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Staff Engineer, Data Engineering

Netskope

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Netskope

Today, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. Netskope redefined Cloud, Network and Data Security in 2012 and has since built a market-leading cloud security company with an award-winning culture in multiple global offices.

About the Role

The Data QE team is responsible for data quality, data services, and data components across cloud and hybrid environments. In this role, you will lead initiatives within data engineering, testing product data efficacy, building CI/CD pipelines, and automating tools to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead test documentation, automation, and deployment tooling for a microservice-based architecture.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test cases.
  • Design and implement test plans for backward compatibility, REST APIs, and integration testing.
  • Automate tests using Python, Java or equivalent languages to improve efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize test environments in Kubernetes-based ecosystems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, AI engineers, and DevOps.
  • Develop tests and automation for systems handling large datasets and near real time streaming.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in automation and building automation frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Experience with microservice architecture, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Strong background in building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Github Actions.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience in testing data pipelines, streaming architectures, and messaging systems.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • BSc in Computer Science required; MSc preferred.

Key Skills/Competency

Staff Engineer, Data Engineering, Automation, Python, Java, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud, Microservices, Testing

How to Get Hired at Netskope

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Netskope's culture: Explore their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight automation, CI/CD, and cloud skills.
  • Showcase technical projects: Detail work with Python, Java, and Kubernetes.
  • Prepare for cross-team interviews: Focus on collaboration and leadership skills.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python and Java coding challenges.
Practice CI/CD pipeline setups using Jenkins.
Study Kubernetes and Docker configurations.
Refresh distributed systems and microservice architecture fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a team.
Explain your approach to problem-solving.
Share an experience resolving testing issues.
Discuss collaboration with cross-functional teams.