Senior Backend Software Engineer

Description:

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection.

At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing Backend Engineering team. Our team tackles complex engineering challenges daily, building new capabilities while continuously improving existing systems. We work across all major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, Elasticsearch, Redis, TimescaleDB, RabbitMQ, and more.

As a Senior Engineer, you will take ownership of complex projects, drive technical decisions, and help shape the architecture and scalability of our backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex backend projects, taking full ownership from initial architecture and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production maintenance.
• Drive architectural and technological decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
• Take ownership of critical backend components and continuously improve system performance, efficiency, and stability.
• Lead design and code reviews, promoting engineering best practices and high-quality code across the team.
• Identify technical challenges and proactively drive solutions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Frontend and DevOps, to deliver high-quality end-to-end features.
• Mentor and support other engineers, sharing knowledge and contributing to the team's technical growth.

• 6+ years of experience in Backend Engineering, working with high-level programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, distributed backend systems.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience building data-intensive systems and working with message queue technologies.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD processes and production environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects, drive architectural decisions, and take end-to-end ownership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.