Software Engineer II

Mimecast is at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry, delivering innovative solutions to protect businesses and individuals from evolving threats. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure and scalable technology that stands resilient in the face of cyber challenges.

We are seeking a Build & Deployment Engineer II to join our Minneapolis-based CICD team, the driving force behind our reliable, scalable, and secure internal engineering services. If you thrive in the center of technical action, enjoy supporting your fellow engineers, and are passionate about building and maintaining robust platforms that empower software integration and deployment, we want you on our team.

Why Join Us?

If you're passionate about automation, operational excellence, and enabling teams to deliver faster and safer, this is your chance to work with the technologies and practices that drive modern software development. We manage complex build processes and infrastructure that enable hundreds of developers globally to deliver software quickly, automatically, and compliantly at scale.

• Manage and improve the lifecycle of internal build and deployment services-from design, deployment, operation, and optimization, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams as a primary internal customer, resolving complex build and deployment issues, providing technical guidance, and supporting the rollout of new features, upgrades, and technologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, with a focus on AWS resources, IAM, and secure, repeatable deployments.
• Develop, support, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and related tools, driving automation and best practices throughout the build and deployment process.
• Analyze logs and system metrics to identify root causes, drive continuous improvement, and improve developer velocity and system reliability.
• Work extensively with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, enhancing scalability, governance, and compliance in deployment processes.
• Support Atlassian products like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Participate in disaster recovery testing, incident resolution, capacity planning, and operational maintenance to ensure high availability of internal build systems.
• Document solutions and share knowledge with the broader team, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements and advocate for changes that improve reliability and team velocity.

• A valued team player in a dynamic, autonomous, multi-functional team.
• Customer-focused, with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Experienced in diagnosing, analyzing, and optimizing large-scale build and deployment systems.
• Proven ability to deliver solutions that are functional, secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Systematic problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments and adapts to complex changes.

• 2-5 years of professional experience in build engineering, DevOps, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Jenkins and other build automation tools.
• Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and/or Go.
• Familiarity with .NET environments and Linux system administration.
• Experience with source control management (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket) and version control best practices.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical peers.

• Experience with additional CI/CD tools such as Concourse, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices deployment.
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, including a strong grasp of AWS IAM and security best practices.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Experience supporting both SaaS and on-premises software solutions.
• Active contributions to open-source projects or engagement in the broader technology community.

Join our team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on-the-job learning opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, and a hybrid working model.

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance, and learning.
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams.
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $180,000 plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone - unless they're a cybercriminal, of course.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we'd encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won't affect your application.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, or any other reason that may help you in your interview process, please let us know by emailing careers@mimecast.com.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.