Senior Software Engineer

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a passionate Backend Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Platform, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our SaaS platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a high-impact startup while working on cutting-edge technologies in the field of identity and access management.

You will:  

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for our Veza platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and security experts to define requirements and architect solutions that meet business objectives and security standards.
• Have a good understanding of the platform components (authentication, RBAC, micro-services, K8s, etc) to collaborate with the SRE team to drive Cloud-Prem deployments.
• Continuously improve the performance of the metadata ingestion pipeline.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to ensure visibility and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Continuously optimize and improve the performance, security, and scalability of Veza platform through code reviews, testing, and refactoring.

You have:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience 5+yrs in backend software development, with a focus on platform.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Golang.
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Solid understanding of authentication and authorization protocols, standards, and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and familiarity with IAM services and features.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a must-have.
  • Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Our Culture: 

We’re driven to build a strong company culture and are looking for individuals with solid alignment with the following:

• Ownership Mindset
• Act with Integrity
• Guardians of our Customers
• Opinionated Humility
• Build Trust, Earn Trust