Software Engineer Domain & DNS
OUR STORY:
🇪🇺 Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow !
Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.
Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.
With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.
Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.
📍 Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.
WHY WE NEED YOU ?
Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Web Cloud – Domains & DNS team to support the development of features across our Domains, DNS, and BookMyName products.
Your mission will be to design, build, and maintain functionalities within this ecosystem in order to support the modernisation of our registrar platform and contribute to the emergence of our new Web Cloud ecosystem.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.
You will be part of a team of 6 people (5 IC + 1 EM), working closely with a Product Manager and fellow Software Engineers. The team operates in a highly technical environment, balancing feature development with maintenance linked to registrar activity.
You will contribute to a roadmap focused on modernising our registrar, opening new TLDs, and accelerating the development of the Web Cloud ecosystem.
The team values collaboration, resilience, and a positive mindset.
Manager: Loïc Dreux
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
Tasks
-Develop new features of varying size and complexity across Domains, DNS, and BookMyName
-Implement fixes and improvements to ensure product reliability and quality
-Participate in the N2 on-call rotation once implemented
-Contribute to daily agile ceremonies (daily meeting, sprint rituals)
-Ensure technical maintenance related to registrar activity
-Collaborate with the team on designing scalable and maintainable systems
-Take part in doctoring shifts to support production stability
-Work cross-functionally with engineering and product stakeholders
ABOUT YOU
💻 HARDSKILLS:
-5+ years of experience in software engineering
-Experience working with FreeBSD or Linux environments
-Strong programming skills in PHP, Go, or PERL
-Solid understanding of MySQL and PostgreSQL
-Experience with DNS technologies: PowerDNS, BIND, KnotDNS, CoreDNS
-Exposure to infrastructure-related work or web production environments
🎯SOFTSKILLS:
-Strong communication and teamwork abilities
-Resilience and capacity to handle technical challenges
-Motivation, energy, and a positive attitude
-Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
-Problem-solving mindset with a desire to take on challenges
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++
-Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
-Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
-Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
-Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
-International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
-Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.
🚀Why join the Scaleway adventure ?
✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.
✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.
✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.
🔜 THE NEXT STEPS …
-Screening interview (30 min)
-Manager interview with Loïc Dreux (45 min)
-Technical interview with two team members (1h)
-HoE interview with Loïc MV (45 min)
-Office tour and meeting with the team
At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.
All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.
We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.