This role is for a senior software engineer specializing in backend and automation engineering. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Go (golang), automation of developer workflows, and a strong interest in DevOps, security, and AI-driven solutions. The position focuses on building and maintaining robust automation for GitHub, enhancing test frameworks, and developing AI-powered log analysis and security features.

Job Requirements

GitHub Automation:

• Design, implement, and maintain automation tools and workflows for GitHub repositories using Go.
• Develop bots, actions, and integrations to streamline code review, CI/CD, and release processes.

Test Framework Automation:

• Build and enhance automated test frameworks to improve code quality and deployment confidence.
• Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines and reporting tools.

AI-Driven Log Analysis:

• Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions to analyse application and system logs.
• Surface actionable insights, detect anomalies, and automate incident response workflows.

Feature and Security Pipeline Development:

• Architect and implement new features focused on security, reliability, and developer productivity.
• Automate security checks, vulnerability scanning, and compliance reporting within the CI/CD pipeline.

Support & Collaboration:

• Provide technical support for automation and DevOps tools to internal engineering teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, Security, and AI/ML teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Key Areas of Interest

• Automation: End-to-end automation of developer workflows and infrastructure.
• DevOps: Deep integration with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines.
• Security: Building secure pipelines, automating security checks, and compliance.
• AI: Applying AI/ML to operational data (logs, metrics) for proactive insights.
• Support-Oriented: Enabling and supporting engineering teams with robust tooling.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in manual intervention for developer workflows.
• Strengthen and develop the test framework to increase automation and visibility of test executions.
• Improved detection and response to security and operational incidents in the build pipeline.
• Positive feedback from internal engineering teams on automation and support.
• Advice regarding infrastructure setup, automation and testing.

Education and Experience

Experience:

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years using Go in production environments.
• Proven track record of building automation for developer workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, bots, CI/CD).

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Go (golang).
• Experience with GitHub APIs, webhooks, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, Docker).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) for log analysis is a plus.
• Understanding of security best practices in software development and DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Prior work in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
• Cloud knowledge in Azure.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers.

Working for NetApp you will:

• Be rewarded with competitive salaries and bonuses
• Directly shape and influence the future of cloud – our products are in use by many of the biggest companies in the world
• Take advantage of 5 paid volunteer days each year
• Enjoy a shortened work week (5 extra vacation days to be used outside of summer vacation)
• Enjoy a flexible working environment, and a focus on employee health and wellbeing
• Participate in an employee stock purchase program
• Work with a talented, diverse and award-winning team