Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security / Compliance Architect - (Remote)

New Relic, Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to serve as a Compliance Architect focusing on developing compliance strategies and secure solutions for cloud platforms. This remote role involves collaborating with engineering and legal teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations, requiring expertise in various compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a software engineer specializing in compliance architecture or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
• Proficiency in secure coding, Java, and Golang.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy for the platform.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Compliance frameworks

Secure coding

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Java

Golang

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security / Compliance Architect - (Remote)

Req ID: 4

Locations: Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Canada

Work arrangement: Fully Remote (works exclusively from home)

About the opportunity

At New Relic, we provide our customers real-time insights to help them innovate faster. Our Cloud Platform group offers an enterprise-grade, cloud-agnostic platform that is secure, scalable, and reliable. We are seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer to serve as our Compliance Architect, leading efforts in developing compliance strategies, best practices, and secure solutions for our developer and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and own a comprehensive compliance strategy for our platform, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
2. Design and implement a security framework to protect sensitive data.
3. Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and compliance teams to integrate compliance requirements into the development lifecycle.
4. Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, and develop action plans for identified gaps.
5. Serve as the point of contact for auditors and participate in compliance reviews.
6. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
7. Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging technologies to enhance our compliance framework.
8. Train engineering teams on secure coding and compliance controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience as a software engineer specializing in compliance architecture or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRamp, ISO.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.
• Proven experience designing compliance strategies in SaaS or cloud environments.
• Proficiency in secure coding, Java, and Golang.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 1 week per quarter.
• Availability for on-call duties if needed.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA.
• Knowledge of risk management, vulnerability assessment, and identity management.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks.

Our culture

We value diversity, inclusion, and authentic self-expression. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

Additional information

If you need accommodations during the application process, please visit our website.

Our flexible workforce model supports fully office-based, remote, or hybrid work arrangements.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work. A criminal background check is required.

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