Sr. Backend Engineer, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Remote)

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Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems.
• Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies.
• Track record of successfully delivering technical projects on schedule.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA capabilities processing trillions of events per day.
• Write correct and clean code, consistently following best practices.
• Own well-defined projects, driving technical decisions and providing input on architectural choices using collaborative tools like Miro. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term product goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat detection solutions. Proactively communicate assumptions and seek clarification to reduce rework.
• Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions.
• Optimize and scale systems for improved stability, performance, and reliability across business-critical infrastructure, using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics.
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Participate in the interview process, conducting technical interviews and providing input on candidate selection.
• Champion software engineering best practices including: Testing, code reviews, documentation, CI/CD, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability. Improve team performance through guidance and documentation.
• Volunteer for leadership roles in working groups and activities that extend beyond assigned projects within the company or externally.
• Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks.
• Manage tasks and priorities effectively using Jira in a high-trust, autonomous environment.