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

CrowdStrike; Calgary; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is looking for a Sr. Backend Engineer to develop its Next-Gen SIEM platform. This role involves designing scalable cloud-native microservices, optimizing system performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a remote-friendly culture with competitive compensation and wellness programs.

Benefits

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development and cloud architectures.
• Experience with scalable data processing and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native microservices for detection.
• Lead projects and make architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support production services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Go

Python

Java

C#

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Redis

OpenSearch

Grafana

Job description

Join to apply for the Sr. Backend Engineer, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Remote, CAN) role at CrowdStrike.

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects organizations by redefining security with an AI-native platform. We process trillions of events daily, supporting clients across industries. We value innovation, autonomy, and a mission-driven culture. Join us to make a significant impact in cybersecurity.

About The Role

We seek a Senior Engineer - Cloud to develop our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA solutions that handle trillions of events daily. You will work on scalable, cloud-native microservices to enhance security solutions at a massive scale.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop cloud-native microservices for detection and UEBA capabilities.
• Lead projects, make architectural decisions, and collaborate using tools like Miro.
• Implement threat detection solutions with technologies like Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL.
• Optimize system performance and reliability, utilizing monitoring tools such as Grafana.
• Mentor junior engineers, participate in technical interviews, and promote best practices in software engineering.
• Support production services and participate in on-call rotations.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in software development, cloud architectures, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with scalable data processing, security, and threat detection.
• Knowledge of AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience in cybersecurity, SIEM, big data technologies, or AI.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly culture, competitive compensation, wellness programs, professional development, and inclusive environment.

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For assistance, contact [e-mail].