Remote Software Engineer (L2)

Description:

• Twilio is seeking a Software Engineer (L2) for their Data Platform team in Bangalore, India.
• The role involves building a scalable, reliable, and efficient data platform to extract insights from distributed data.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and deploying features and services in AWS cloud environments.
• The engineer will ensure service reliability, respond to incidents, and conduct post-incident root cause analyses.
• The position requires meeting the Definition of Done for all software, continuously improving, and reducing technical debt.
• Automated unit and integration tests must be written and maintained within a CI/CD environment.
• Collaboration using GitHub, Jira, and the team’s build and deploy systems is essential.
• Active collaboration with Product and other teams to influence and improve services is expected.
• Participation in design discussions, code reviews, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies is required.
• The engineer will troubleshoot and resolve issues independently or with the team.
• Documentation of projects and processes worked on is necessary.
• The role requires quickly acquiring new technical skills and adapting to a fast-paced industry.
• Troubleshooting and debugging to ensure smooth application performance is part of the job.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience as a Java Developer, with in-depth knowledge of the Java programming language and its ecosystem is required.
• Knowledge of Python programming is necessary, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Strong experience in building resilient, high-throughput microservices and distributed systems is essential.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached is required.
• Proficiency in AWS, GCP, or other public cloud platforms, along with knowledge of cloud-native design patterns and services, is necessary.
• Expertise in containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, including orchestration and scaling of services, is required.
• Familiarity with modern automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is essential for high-quality software delivery.
• A strong advocate for best engineering practices, including test-driven development (TDD) and security-first approaches, is necessary.
• The ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex production issues with a proactive problem-solving approach is required.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and a deep understanding of iterative development and continuous deployment strategies is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats are required.

Benefits:

• Twilio offers competitive pay along with generous time-off policies.
• Employees receive ample parental and wellness leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits are provided.
• A retirement savings program is available for employees.
• Additional benefits may vary by location, enhancing the overall employee experience.