Senior Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer – Core Product (Security Advantage)

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our core product team. In this role, you will work on the design and development of complex, large-scale systems that are critical to the company’s platform. You'll take ownership of backend components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape the architecture and scalability of our core infrastructure.

While the primary focus is on backend development, a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies (especially Docker and containerized environments) is essential. A background or interest in security is a big plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient backend systems
• Collaborate with DevOps, product, and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions
• Develop and optimize containerized services using Docker and orchestration tools
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system design
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile processes
• (Advantage) Contribute to secure development practices and integrate security considerations into the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development
• Strong experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Golang, .NET, Java, Python)
• Experience building and maintaining complex, high-performance systems
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications (Advantages):

• Background or strong interest in application/cloud/infrastructure security
• Familiarity with secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP, SANS)
• Experience with security tools (e.g., Snyk, Checkmarx, Burp Suite)
• Knowledge of IAM, SSO, OAuth2, and secrets management tools
• Exposure to incident response or participation in security simulations

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for building reliable, scalable backend systems
• Interest in security and staying up to date with modern threats (advantage)