Senior Software Engineer - Analytics

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Tenable One is Tenable’s unified Exposure Management platform and the fastest-growing product in an emerging market. It delivers a comprehensive view of cyber risk across the entire modern attack surface—including IT, OT, cloud, applications, and external assets. By integrating multiple modules and capabilities, Tenable One enables organizations to proactively manage and reduce cyber risk by prioritizing vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats based on real-world exposure. Tenable One represents the evolution of Tenable’s innovation—combining organic product development with the strategic integration of technologies from key acquisitions made over the years.

Your Role

As a Backend Engineer on our team, you will be a key contributor to the evolution of our product platform. We are looking for a developer who thrives on the challenge of building from the ground up—someone who is equally comfortable helping to define a robust technical architecture as they are diving into the day-to-day work of API development, system design, and ticket execution.

You will work as a core member of an agile team, partnering closely with Product and Frontend peers to translate requirements into scalable, high-performance server-side logic. This role is ideal for a proactive contributor who is energized by the end-to-end development process—from shaping database schemas and microservices foundations to delivering on daily product goals—ensuring we provide a seamless, reliable experience for our customers while maintaining the stability and security of our current production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain modern backend infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, and optimized for high-performance data processing and system reliability.
• Take full ownership of features from architectural design to deployment, including handling day-to-day development tasks, system optimizations, and support tickets to ensure seamless product growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to build robust APIs and services that power intuitive, high-performance user experiences.
• Establish best practices for code quality, system modularity, and testing, ensuring the stability and maintainability of our microservices and databases.
• Partner with Frontend engineers to design efficient data contracts and API specifications, ensuring smooth data flow and optimal system integration as our services evolve.
  
  

• BSc in Computer Science or a related degree from a recognized institution, or a strong track record in server-side development with advanced technical skills.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects and solve complex technical problems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Kotlin, Java, C++, Go, or equivalent, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud-native architecture (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices), and APIs.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with knowledge of best practices for deploying and maintaining cloud-based services.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience debugging and resolving production issues in complex systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently, while embracing a collaborative team spirit and actively contributing to the team’s technical growth.
• Prior experience working in a cybersecurity company or on security-focused projects is preferred.