Software Engineer - C++

Progress is an experienced, trusted provider of products designed with customers in mind, so they can develop the applications they need, deploy where and how they want, and manage it all safely and securely. We take pride in what we do, always valuing the whole person - at work and in life. Our diverse life experiences enrich our culture because people power progress. And as a Software Engineer in our Sofia office, you can join us in doing what we do best: propelling business forward.      

WS_FTP product line provides both an effective, highly manageable FTP server and the ability to provide each user with a secure FTP client, assuring both reliability and security for data-sharing processes.

We are seeking individuals with a strong "curiosity quotient" who are driven to excel in software development. We foster a welcoming, collaborative environment where everyone supports one another. Together, we mentor, exchange ideas, and solve problems as a team to provide exceptional solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in agile software development working closely with product owners and engineering peers within and across the scrum teams  
• Design, develop and maintain high-quality secure file transfer software
• Write clean, maintainable, and readable code, according to the team coding standards
• Participate in planning, code reviews, design and architecture discussions
• Champion software best practices
• Work with Technical Support Engineers to analyze and resolve complex customer problems

Your background:

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or commensurate industry experience
• Knowledge in C++
• Problem-solving and debugging skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic understanding of file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP) 

Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:

• Demonstrated experience with HTML5 and CSS
• Knowledge in C# (including ASP.NET), Angular  
• REST API design, implementation and usage 
• Database design and performance analysis 
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge in Security best practices (OWASP, TLS, Encryption, etc)

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.   

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  

• Generous remuneration package.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment.