Sonar

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

Sonar is seeking experienced engineers to join our dynamic team. You will leverage your expertise to design and develop Cloud-based solutions and migrate existing applications to Cloud-native ones. This involves implementing scalable services, automating operations, measuring service quality, and improving the developer experience. You will play a key role in evolving our product and delighting our users. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation for critical system issue support.

Employment Type

Employee / Full-Time

Requirements

Technical Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience with architecting, developing, and operating cloud solutions on AWS.
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS networking and the following AWS services: CloudFront, CloudWatch, Lambda, EC2, ECS, SNS, SQS, and RDS.
  • Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with at least one of the following tools: AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK (preferred), or Terraform.
  • Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C# or similar.
  • Experience with at least one scripting language such as Bash or similar.
  • Strong DevOps mindset.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.

Nice to have:

  • Proficiency with AWS DynamoDB or OpenSearch.
  • AWS Solution Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, or other valid, relevant AWS certifications.
  • Experience with distributed application architecture and development.

Soft Skills:

  • Taking initiative and ability to lead a subject from beginning to end.
  • Open-minded and very positive can-do attitude.
  • Comfortable dealing with change and complexity.
  • Self-confident to challenge the status quo and give/receive feedback.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Enjoys exploring and learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and operate cloud solutions on AWS with a focus on automation, high performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Participate in the definition of novel cloud solution designs and lead their development.
  • Work in sprints with other engineers (backend, frontend, SRE, and other CPEs) as part of a cross-functional team to deliver new features into production.
  • Collaborate with other squads in Product Development and Mission Control (InfraSec, IST) to ensure solutions fit into the Sonar platform.
  • Contribute to squad efforts in investigating alarms, SLOs, and incidents to maintain high service quality.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide timely support and address critical system issues.

Company Information

At Sonar, we are a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals dedicated to helping organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We fix problems at the source – source code. We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open-source community, our mission is to provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.

Why you will love it here:

  • Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness, embracing the right to fail and learn. We believe the best idea wins and everyone has a voice.
  • We believe great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills, striving to keep things friendly and laid-back while being passionate leaders. Our 550+ SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can attest to this.
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Skills

AWS
Cloud Solutions
Automation
Scalability
Performance Optimization
Cost-Efficiency
Cloud Migration
System Operations
Monitoring
Collaboration

Sonar

Tools for code quality and security

About Sonar

SonarSource provides tools aimed at improving code quality and security for software developers. Its main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code quality; SonarQube, a self-managed solution for comprehensive code analysis and reporting; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features with the convenience of cloud management. SonarSource operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its tools through annual subscriptions or usage-based pricing for cloud services. The company serves over 400,000 organizations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. SonarSource's goal is to promote the philosophy of "Clean Code," which enhances the efficiency of development teams and improves the security and reliability of software applications.

Vernier, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$444.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tidelift acquisition may cause integration challenges, disrupting Sonar's operations.
Cultural challenges may affect the partnership with Adactin in Australia.
New distribution agreement with QBS Software may lead to channel conflicts.

Differentiation

SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, offering broad compatibility for developers.
SonarLint provides real-time feedback in IDEs, enhancing code quality during development.
SonarQube and SonarCloud offer comprehensive code analysis, ensuring high standards for codebases.

Upsides

Sonar's acquisition of Tidelift enhances its open source software security capabilities.
Partnership with Adactin expands Sonar's reach in the Australian market.
Integration with AI-driven tools boosts Sonar's code quality assessment efficiency.

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