Junior Backend Software Engineer (Terraform) at Megaport

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Network as a Service, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience with Hashicorp Terraform
  • Experience with the Go programming language
  • Experience interacting with APIs using REST
  • General understanding of secure coding practices and security tools
  • Knowledge of version control platforms and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab, Github or Bitbucket
  • Experience working in an Agile environment, developing in two-week sprints

Responsibilities

  • Developing client tools for the Megaport API in Go including our terraform provider, client SDKs, and CLI tools
  • Working closely with our API teams
  • Meeting with developers in the west coast USA, and Brisbane Australia
  • Help triage bug reports, feature requests, and customer questions about our public API tools

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoTerraformAPISDKCLICloud-NativeSaaSMulti-Cloud

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Megaport offer?

Megaport offers generous leave plans including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program; health and wellness support through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives; comprehensive learning support with generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave; and access to creative modern workspaces and global WeWork membership.

Is this a remote position?

Yes, Megaport has a remote-first culture with flexible working environment, coworking options available, and access to global WeWork membership for remote workers.

What skills are required for the Junior Backend Software Engineer role?

Required skills include experience with Hashicorp Terraform, the Go programming language, interacting with APIs using REST, general understanding of secure coding practices and security tools, knowledge of version control platforms and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab, Github or Bitbucket, and experience working in an Agile environment with two-week sprints.

What is Megaport's company culture like?

Megaport fosters a collaborative, supportive, and fun environment where collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels growth, everyone's voice matters, and customers are at the center of everything; the team consists of problem solvers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics working across time zones with trust and without compromising values.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience with Hashicorp Terraform and Go programming, along with a background in modern software engineering, eagerness to create innovative products, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment across time zones.

Megaport

Network connectivity solutions on subscription

About Megaport

Megaport provides Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify and enhance network connectivity for businesses. Their services allow clients to connect to major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure on a subscription basis, making it easier for companies to manage their network needs without heavy physical infrastructure. Megaport's products, such as Megaport Virtual Edge and Megaport Cloud Router, enable on-demand connections that are flexible and scalable. Unlike traditional networking solutions, Megaport operates on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to adjust their network usage based on their requirements. The goal of Megaport is to empower organizations across various industries to seamlessly connect to cloud services and optimize their network infrastructure.

Brisbane, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$25.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Leadership transition with new CEO Michael Reid may cause strategic instability.
Over-reliance on strategic partnerships could pose risks if partnerships face challenges.
Rapid European expansion may strain Megaport's resources and operational capabilities.

Differentiation

Megaport offers a unique SDN-based Elastic Interconnection platform for secure connections.
The company provides on-demand network services with a flexible, pay-as-you-go model.
Megaport's global reach spans 165 data centers in 37 cities across 19 countries.

Upsides

Expansion into 14 new European data centers enhances Megaport's market presence.
Partnerships with companies like Palo Alto Networks boost Megaport's cybersecurity offerings.
Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Megaport's NaaS services.

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