Job Description

Overview:This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing."DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." xe2x80x93 IDCxe2x80x9cThe real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environmentsxe2x80x9d - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIADDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. :JOB DESCRIPTION:DataDirect Networks is seeking Principal Software User Interface Developer/Engineer based in Pune, India for the development and maintenance of DDNxe2x80x99s Common UI infrastructure and application to DDNxe2x80x99s various product offerings.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and maintain a scalable, extensible, and reusable Common UI framework for all DDN products.
• Establish coding standards, design principles, and best practices for frontend development across teams.
• Translate complex functional requirements into architectural blueprints and provide detailed technical designs to guide development teams.
• Lead the development of new features and components for the Common UI framework to ensure consistency and high performance across products.
• Conduct regular technical reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in code quality, architecture, and design.
• Work on improving performance, scalability, and reliability of existing systems by implementing caching, load balancing, and other optimization techniques.
• Provide guidance in triaging, diagnosing, and solving production software issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a mentor to junior developers, fostering growth in technical skills and understanding of architectural principles.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to align on architectural strategies and frameworks.
• Guide teams in production deployments and contribute to resolving critical production defects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software architecture, with 14+ years of experience in web application technologies, including REST API development and usage.
• Frontend Frameworks: Proficient in Angular framework and HTML/CSS, with a strong focus on scalability and reusable components.
• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of server caching techniques and strategies for high-performance applications.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working with agile development processes.
• CI/CD Practices: Hands-on experience with continuous integration tools, preferably Jenkins, and version control systems like GIT.
• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to define and drive architectural decisions while collaborating across teams.
• Educational Background: Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

PLUS SKILLS:

• Advanced Framework Knowledge: Expertise in other frontend frameworks and libraries, such as Angular 16+
• DevOps Knowledge: Experience with RPM creation, deployment, and working on CentOS/Red Hat distributions.
• Scalable Applications: Hands-on experience building applications designed for distributed systems with multiple servers.

WORTH MENTIONING:

• Big Data Expertise: Familiarity with big data technologies like GPFS, Lustre, Hadoop, and map-reduce algorithms.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with Amazon Cloud (AWS) for automated VM provisioning, setup, and testing.
• Networking Proficiency: Strong understanding of networking principles, including load balancing, routing, and topology.
• Cloud and Storage Systems: Knowledge of cloud storage, cloud computing, and data center operations.

DDN:Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:

• Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
• Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.

DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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