Job Description

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, Reputation Defender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. When you're a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages. Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs.

If this sounds like you--Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow--join us!
About the role
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic backend development team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining our event-driven microservices architecture using Java, Spring framework, Apache Kafka, AWS cloud technologies, NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies (Scrum).
What You Will Do in This Role• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing backend microservices using Java and Spring framework.
• Utilize Apache Kafka as a distributed streaming platform to facilitate asynchronous communication between microservices.
• Leverage AWS cloud services (EC2/ECS, MSK, S3, DocDB, DynamoDB, Lambda, etc.) to build and deploy microservices infrastructure in a secure and scalable manner.
• Work effectively with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra) for efficient data storage and retrieval tailored to microservice needs.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Teamcity or GitLab CI/CD to automate the build, test, and deployment process for microservices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, front-end, QA) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of microservices.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices for microservices development.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to guarantee code quality and functionality within the microservices architecture.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Java, Spring, Kafka, AWS cloud technologies, NoSQL databases, CI/CD tools, and Agile methodologies.


What You'll Need to be Successful in this Role• Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 - 12 years of experience as a software engineer with a strong foundation in Java and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with Spring framework (Spring Boot preferred).
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture principles and experience implementing them using Apache Kafka.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services (EC2/ECS, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda preferred).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) and its principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in unit testing and integration testing methodologies.
• A passion for learning and staying current with new technologies.


Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency.

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.