Senior Software Engineer - NGFW

Senior Software Engineer - NGFW

This role has been designed as Onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

About HPE Networking, SASE Security

HPE Networking Business Unit and Axis Security portfolios, delivers secure, AI-driven networking solutions that connect users, devices, applications, and data across campus, branch, data centre, WAN, data centre, and cloud environments. HPE Networking BU enables organizations to modernize infrastructure through on-prem, hybrid and cloud-native management, automation, AIOps-driven operations, and high-performance wired, wireless, routing, and switching and security solutions, while supporting seamless hybrid work experiences with scalability, resiliency, and operational simplicity.

HPE Networking BU s SASE and Security Group develops solutions that provide a unified, cloud-delivered architecture that combines networking and security capabilities for the modern edge-to-cloud enterprise. The portfolio integrates SD-WAN, Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Next Generation Firewall (NGFW), CASB, Secure Routing, Unified Endpoint Client and AI-Native network operations capabilities to deliver secure and optimized access for users regardless of location.

Our technologies help enterprises reduce complexity, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cyber resilience, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. By leveraging AI-powered insights, centralized policy enforcement, intelligent network automation, and identity-based security, HPE delivers comprehensive edge-to-cloud networking and security solutions that enable secure, agile, and future-ready digital infrastructure for enterprises worldwide.

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions for network security products and services. Contributes to the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of cloud-native security applications and networking software. Works on complex technical problems involving distributed systems, networking protocols, and high-performance packet processing to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems with minimal supervision. Independently owns feature design and implementation, drives technical decisions within a project, and collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality software. Mentors junior engineers, participates in architecture discussions, and influences engineering best practices while contributing to product and technology roadmaps.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices for network security services.
• Build scalable, highly available, and resilient distributed systems deployed in containerised environments.
• Develop software components for network security products, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with architects, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams to define technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Develop, review, and optimise software for Linux-based platforms.
• Drive software quality through design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and automation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed services, networking stacks, and production deployments.
• Analyse and optimise application performance, resource utilisation, and system scalability.
• Participate in CI/CD automation and DevOps practices to improve software delivery efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud-native networking, network security, and distributed systems.

What You Need To Bring

• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Experience designing and operating scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, service discovery, and container networking.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, application identification, web filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection.
• Understanding of Layer 4-Layer 7 protocols and deep packet inspection concepts.
• Experience with software debugging, profiling, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting in production environments….