Join a growing R&D team as a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance backend services using Java and Go. Responsibilities include contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring team members in a cloud-native, multi-tenant microservices environment.
Description
A leading cybersecurity startup, is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join its growing R&D team. In this role, you will design and build scalable, high-performance backend services for the next generation of the company's security platform, aligning technical solutions with business needs. The stack includes Java, Go, and React, and transitioning to a SaaS, multi-tenant microservices architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Java and Go
- Build and evolve a multi-tenant, cloud-native architecture
- Work closely with Product, Frontend, Backend, and QA teams
- Contribute to architectural decisions, performance goals, and engineering best practices
- Mentor team members and collaborate in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of backend development experience with Java and/or Go
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
- Experience building cloud-based, multi-tenant systems on AWS and/or GCP
- Strong Linux/Unix proficiency and ability to write clean, maintainable code
Advantages
- Background in authentication and authorization systems
- Experience in the cybersecurity domain
Top Skills
AWS
Docker
Elasticsearch
GCP
Go
Java
Kubernetes
Linux
MongoDB
Postgres
Spring Boot
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