Mid-level Software Engineer - NameStudio

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission-focused, values-driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

Position Overview

Verisign is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer with a strong foundation in full-stack Java development to join our NameStudio software development team. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of product development including ideation, design, implementation, deployment, and issue resolution. This will usually imply cross-team collaboration with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations.

About NameStudio

The NameStudio suite includes a number of internal and public-facing UI and API applications to serve the needs of our Registry and Product business teams. Many of our services are deployed in AWS, and the rest are in the process of migration from our data centers to the cloud.

• Name Studio API: A Java, Spring Boot application, implementing algorithms and using external libraries (such as Tensorflow) to generate domain suggestions. The system applies a combination of Large Language Models and state-of-the-art neural language models to generate domain names across 10+ languages.
• Web Applications: Hosted in AWS using continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies. These applications use diverse technology stacks, including Spring-Boot, Grails, ReactJS, and Thymeleaf. PostgreSQL is used for the data persistence layer. Services range from allowing external customers to request access to specific content related to domain names to microservices that allow internal customers to manage rate limiting for API keys.

Team

The team possesses extensive technical ownership over the product. The work style of the team is closer to an internal startup, where all team members are involved in the majority of product development phases and are flexible moving between focus areas.

• Methodology: Follows Agile Development methodology, relying on daily Scrums with tickets prioritized in Jira.
• Tools: Code is located on internal GitHub; pull request code reviews are utilized. For continuous delivery, Jenkins with pipelines is used, and product deployments are automated with Ansible and Terraform.

Requirements

• 8+ years of expertise in Java
• Hands-on development and deployment experience in a public cloud environment, preferably AWS
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and deliver secure, stable platforms
• Fluent in Java and full-stack experience including ReactJS
• Eager to learn as needed
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including core Computer Science concepts
• Hands-on problem-solving experience building software systems
• Obtaining these competencies often requires an equivalent of a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of hands-on work experience. We remain open to other career paths.
• Experience working with some of the mentioned tools is highly beneficial.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• AWS Practitioner or Architect Certification

Why Join Us?

• Participate in mission-critical initiatives to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of our digital presence.
• Contribute to impactful work in a collaborative environment with a focus on risk management and operational excellence.
• Use your full-stack development skills.