Senior Software Security Engineer – Cloud Native Backend

Unleash innovation — build the future of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions!

As a Senior Software Security Engineer – Cloud Native Backend, you will work on advancing software security through innovative, open-source, cloud-based platforms. You will drive engineering excellence across agile teams, shaping scalable, resilient solutions that set industry standards and transform business operations.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-performance backend services using Python (Django), Node.js (TypeScript/NestJS), and Go, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and cost-efficient.
• Lead the design and implementation of OAuth2/OpenID Connect flows within Google Cloud Platform, optimizing security and user experience.
• Architect for Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), manage containerized applications, and optimize PostgreSQL query performance for high concurrency.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, fostering automation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to open-source projects, share knowledge through blogs or GitHub, and advocate best practices within engineering communities.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain technical standards, improve delivery quality, and uphold industry shifts such as Go, Rust, and TypeScript.
• Mentor team members, promote a security-first mindset, and ensure the entire lifecycle of services is reliable and cost-effective.

You’re ideal for this role if you have

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python, Node.js, or Go, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade services.
• Hands-on experience with GCP services (Cloud Run, GKE, Filestore) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Expertise in architecting secure, scalable backend solutions with a focus on Zero Trust models and security as a core feature.
• Ability to design high-performance components and optimize database queries for high concurrency.
• Knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, and engineering standards.

It is a strong plus if you have

• Contributions to open source or personal projects demonstrating technical mastery and innovation.
• Experience in holistic problem-solving and impact-driven engineering.

Language required for the role

• English – Fluent command required.

Eligibility to work in Europe

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.