Principal Software Engineer (C++, Windows)

This position is for Principal Software Engineer for working on an exciting project developing security solutions for Docker platform. This opening provides you a chance to create significant impact on a new product offering from Qualys.Full Description:We are seeking a talented Principal developer to work on exciting project enabling Qualys' security solutions.Working with a team of engineers and architects, you will be responsible for prototyping, designing, developing, and supporting a highly scalable SaaS based security offerings.What are we looking for in terms of hard skills:Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or equivalent8+ years of hands-on experience developing software products and solutions for service oriented deployment in public or private clouds. Products/services must have demonstrable market share/customer installed base.C/C++/Golang programming on Windows/Linux platform, skills including design, prototype, development, test, performance profiling, etc. Good experience with Windows/Linux internals.Strong experience with systems programming and networking.Hands-on with development tools like GIT, JIRA, Bamboo, etc.At least 2 years of experience in leading and mentoring team of junior engineers.What are we looking for in terms of soft skills:Takes complete ownership for successful delivery of the products, components, modules and features assignedDemonstrated high quality focus, and demonstrable scenarios of Test Driven Development.Must have experience developing complex software projects with multiple features and short release cycles.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Self-driven; requires minimal supervision to work.Team player with a "can do" attitude yet modest and humble attitude when it comes to collaborating within team and across other teamsUncompromising attitude when it comes to quality and help raise bar of product, team members and hence overall engineering organization.Having knowledge of Puppet, CoreOS, Kubernetes and distributed systems would be added advantage. PRB