Senior Developer & Open Source Project maintainer

Description

We are seeking a brilliant Senior Engineer to join our team. This position is a unique opportunity to join a team responsible for maintaining the Mend Renovate Open Source and backend projects. You will make a remarkable impact on the Mend Renovate community and the entire application security industry. If you are up for the challenge, come and join us!

What will you do?

• Own the project's open source repository, lead issue triage, review pull requests, and foster a positive and productive contributor experience.
• Respond to community discussions, enforce project guidelines, and maintain high standards of conduct and technical quality.
• Make key architectural and technical decisions in collaboration with contributors and internal stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and own features from ideation to release across the OSS and backend codebases.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs), research new solutions, and integrate feedback from the community and users.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams and contributors to deliver impactful updates.
• Improve automation, CI/CD, dependency updates, and security across the project.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements - MUST

• Open source advocate with a strong interest in community-driven development
• 5+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years professional experience in TypeScript
• 2+ years experience in Java
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux-based development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL is a plus)
• Excellent communication in English – written and verbal
  
  

Advantages

• Prior experience as an open source maintainer
• Experience managing large-scale OSS communities or GitHub projects
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and scalable systems
• Exposure to multiple source control platforms -GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps.
• Frontend development experience with React
• Experience with Go
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (strong advantage)
  
  

Why Mend.io

Mend.io is redefining how modern organizations secure software, from open source and custom code to AI generated components. As the creators of the first AI Native AppSec Platform, we help global enterprises stay safe, fast, and compliant in an era of AI driven development. Our platform combines intelligent automation, deep risk visibility, and developer-first experiences, shaping the future of application security.

We are also committed to building an inclusive, empowering workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your perspective could be exactly what we need.

Our Culture

At Mend.io, we are building more than the future of application security - we are building a culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation. As we lead the way in securing AI powered applications, we believe the best solutions come from teams where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

We are committed to a workplace rooted in respect, trust, and growth. That means supporting your development through mentorship, learning, and meaningful challenges, while also valuing flexibility and balance.