Software Development Engineer III - Cloud (Remote)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Software Development Engineer III in the United Kingdom to build and maintain backend services for the Falcon platform. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on scalability and performance, alongside expertise in programming languages like Go, Scala, Java, or Node.js. This role offers a remote-friendly work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

Market leader in compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Competitive vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building backend software with a SaaS delivery model.
• 2+ years of recent experience building a microservices-oriented architecture.
• Expert knowledge of backend programming languages.
• Production experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services for the Falcon platform.
• Create scalable and resilient distributed systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues.

Skills

Building streaming platforms at scale

Backend software development

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

Commercial cloud experience

SQL and No-SQL databases

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Kafka

Cassandra

Elasticsearch

Redis

Golang

Java

Scala

Node.js

Job description

Software Development Engineer III - Cloud (Remote) page is loaded

Software Development Engineer III - Cloud (Remote)

Apply locations United Kingdom - Remote Ireland - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R23917

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily . Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:
Our Workflow Automation Team owns platform products which provide core orchestration and workflow capabilities to all users of Crowdstrike’s Flagship Product, the Falcon Platform, to expedite application development. This role is for an experienced backend microservices developer adept with cloud engineering principles. Your passion and meticulous attention to performance, reliability and scalability will be key ingredients to your success here at CrowdStrike.

What You'll Do:

• Help design, build, and maintain key backend services / orchestration layer of platform that will be used by both other product groups and our customers.

• Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems

• Work with industry-leading technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more

• Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects

• Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions

What You'll Need:

• Experienced building streaming platforms at scale (Note: We process over a trillion events per day)

• 4+ years of relevant work experience building backend software with a SaaS delivery model

• 2+ years of recent experience building a microservices-oriented architecture

• Expert knowledge of any of the following backend languages: Go, Scala, Java, or Node.js

• Proven expertise in building distributed systems, micro services, REST APIs

• Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience

• Developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases

Bonus Points:

• Contributed to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field

• Golang experience

• Prior experience with cybersecurity

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

• Paid parental and adoption leaves

• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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