Backend Software Engineer

Upwind Security; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cloud Security Platform provider based in Belfast is seeking a Backend Engineer with experience in Golang and Java to manage short-life projects from design to deployment. You'll collaborate with other teams, conduct performance analyses, and focus on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. This hybrid role requires three days in-office and offers the chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking security environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Backend Engineering in Golang and/or Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience implementing data-intensive systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing various short-life projects from design to maintenance.
• Conduct reliability and performance analysis on applications.
• Collaborate with teams to implement design and architectural plans.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Golang

Java

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Job description

Description

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire lifecycle of various short-life projects, from initial design and development to deployment, monitoring and maintenance in a production environment
• Performing reliability and performance analysis on Golang / Java based applications
• Contributing to technical and architectural designs, performing capacity planning, defining SLOs and working with other teams to implement
• Conducting design and code reviews as part of a wider engineering group
• Interfacing with other teams (e.g. Frontend, DevOps, Product) to deliver best-in-class features

We operate on a hybrid working model, with three days per week in our impressive Custom House Square offices (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) and the remaining days working remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field
• 1+ years of experience with Backend Engineering in a high-level programming language (e.g. ideally Golang and/or Java)
• Experience with cloud platforms and products (e.g. AWS, GCP and Azure)
• Experience implementing data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems, etc)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with microservices based architecture