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Senior Back End Software Engineer - Platform

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Autodesk

Senior Back End Software Engineer - Platform

Dublin, Ireland

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90358

Position Overview

Does automation and a fast-paced environment excite you? Do you thrive on building resilient, scalable systems? Do you have a passion for uptime?
The Autodesk Developer Enablement team seeks a highly motivated, seasoned Senior Backend Software Development Engineer to build and maintain a distributed computing system. You will be part of a team that designs, builds, and operates services used by developers across Autodesk. You will work alongside other engineers to support daily operations and our long-term roadmap.
A successful Senior Back-End Software Development Engineer possesses a strong sense of ownership and can drive projects to completion.

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We are looking for someone who is excited to shape a platform that allows teams to register, schedule, and control jobs based on the requirements with minimal latency.

As a key member of our team, you'll tackle scale, distributed systems challenges, and customer-facing operations while working with cutting-edge AWS serverless tech.

Hybrid role with at least one day onsite in the Dublin office.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience with 5+ years industry expeirence.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with relevant tools (e.g., Spinnaker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD, Argo Workflows)
• Experience working with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Datadog, ELK Stack)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Direct, hands-on experience managing, configuring, or extending CI/CD Pipelines
• Experience contributing to open-source projects, particularly related to cloud-native or CI/CD tooling
• Strong AWS expertise
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes operations and management
• Experience building and supporting internal developer platforms or tools
• Familiarity with multi-region cloud application architectures and deployment strategies
• Experience with GitOps workflows

• Perform code reviews
• Engage in technical and architectural discussions and decision-making
• Proactively automate processes and improve code quality
• Troubleshoot issues using distributed logging and tracing
• Support internal development teams by answering questions and creating sample code

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: autodesk-25WD90358
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led