Senior Software Developer (GO/Python)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join our dynamic and fast-paced engineering team. The ideal candidate is technically adept, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a proven track record of building and scaling backend services. You will play a critical role in designing and delivering high-performance, secure systems for solving some of the most challenging problems in identity security while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement backend services with a strong emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Lead the development of distributed systems in cloud environments, ensuring robust and secure deployments.
• Leverage deep expertise in at least one programming language (Golang, Python, or C/C++) to solve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and optimize system interactions within the Linux environment, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Address large-scale data engineering challenges, implementing solutions for efficient data processing and transformation.
• Drive engineering best practices, including robust testing, clean code, documentation, and efficient deployment pipelines.
• Ensure efficient use of cloud resources to minimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• Support customers via on-call rotations in engineering to ensure prompt issue resolution and system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and technologies, contributing to the success of a dynamic, high-growth company.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
• 7+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of delivering high-quality backend systems.
• (Mandatory - Programming Skills) Advanced proficiency in at least one of Golang, Python, or C/C++.
• (Mandatory - Systems Knowledge) Strong foundation in operating systems fundamentals, Linux, and distributed systems architecture.
• Extensive experience building and deploying scalable services in cloud environments.
• Exceptional analytical skills, capable of solving complex technical problems in high-scale systems.
• Commitment to providing exceptional support during on-call rotations and ensuring system reliability.
• Consistent emphasis on quality, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaborative coding workflows.
• Expertise in handling large-scale data processing and advanced data engineering workflows.
• Exposure to modern software architecture patterns, including microservices and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or identity security technologies and concepts is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to adapt quickly and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth company.