Remote Senior Software Engineer (Azure emulator)

Description:

• LocalStack is a fast-growing Series A startup focused on revolutionizing cloud development processes and enhancing dev and test feedback loops.
• The company has recently closed a $25 million funding round in Q4 2024, led by Notable Capital, CRV, and Heavybit.
• LocalStack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform, allowing developers to build and test cloud applications entirely on their local machines within a lightweight cloud sandbox running in Docker.
• The mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, improving the development experience and saving time and resources.
• LocalStack has a large open-source community with over 57k stars on GitHub, 100k active users worldwide, and over 200M downloads to date.
• The company serves a diverse customer base, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to Global Fortune 500 companies.
• LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with a main engineering office in Vienna, Austria, and remote team members from various countries including the US, France, the UK, Canada, and Spain.
• The Senior Software Engineer will be part of the new Azure team, responsible for building and enhancing LocalStack’s Azure emulation capabilities.

Requirements:

• The candidate must contribute to the design and implementation of LocalStack’s Azure emulator, ensuring high performance and compatibility with Azure services.
• The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Developer Relations, and Go-to-Market teams to gather requirements and design developer-focused solutions.
• The candidate should help define and evolve the overall architecture of the Azure system, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• The position involves supporting customers in resolving technical issues by providing expert guidance on integrations and best practices.
• The candidate will assist in the design and development of LocalStack’s core architecture and frameworks to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Azure team is expected.
• A strong software engineering background, preferably in Python, is required.
• Deep expertise in cloud development, particularly with Azure, is essential.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi is required.
• Proficiency in system design and architecture, especially in building Azure-based solutions, is expected.
• Strong API integration expertise and understanding of interoperability in cloud environments are necessary.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software engineering is required.
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve technical issues and improve product fit for Azure developers is essential.
• The candidate must be able to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, DevRel, and Go-to-Market teams.
• Mentorship and coaching experience to support team growth is preferred.
• The candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments, with the ability to build solutions from scratch.
• Active participation in open-source communities or contributions to relevant projects is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position is fully remote, allowing for flexible work arrangements.
• A competitive salary is offered, along with a performance bonus.
• Competitive share options are available for employees.
• An annual company retreat is organized for team bonding and collaboration.
• Employees will receive the best equipment necessary for their roles.
• A learning budget is provided to support professional development.
• Employees enjoy 2 extra company-wide holidays in addition to regular time off.