Software Engineer - Generalist

Obsidian Security; Cheltenham, Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm based in Cheltenham seeks a software developer to design and maintain their SaaS security platform. Responsibilities include full-stack development and data engineering. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in software development, knowledge of cloud platforms, and familiarity with data processing frameworks. The role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with equity

Comprehensive healthcare

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks of new parent leave

Development resources

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with data pipeline development and optimization (ETL/ELT processes).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks and front-end technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain front-end and back-end components for the SaaS security platform.
• Build and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Design and implement scalable data storage solutions.
• Integrate security protocols and build security features.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance platform security.

Skills

Software development experience

Data pipeline development and optimization

Distributed systems knowledge

Web frameworks familiarity

Data processing frameworks experience

Cloud platforms experience

Testing frameworks experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

Databricks

Clickhouse

ElasticSearch

React

Vue

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Spark

Kafka

Airflow

Dagster

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2017, Obsidian Security was created to close a critical gap: securing the SaaS applications where modern business happens—platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more.

Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we’ve built a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Our team includes leaders who helped define the categories of endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.

Now, we’re transforming how SaaS is secured—in the era of agentic AI.

Today, Obsidian is trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Pure Storage. We protect more than 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand—including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.

With strong global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including SentinelOne, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise on the horizon, we’re scaling quickly toward long-term growth and IPO readiness. Join us as we define the future of SaaS security!

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Design, build, and maintain both front-end and back-end components for our SaaS security platform, with particular emphasis on data processing and analytics systems
• Data Engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time data streaming systems to support security analytics and intelligence.
• Data Architecture: Design and implement scalable data storage solutions, including databases, data warehouses, and distributed data systems.
• Security Focus: Work on security-related features, integrating cutting-edge security protocols, and building tools that help secure our customers’ data and infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features and enhance the platform's security.
• System Design: Participate in high-level system design and architecture discussions for new features and products.
• Problem Solving: Identify technical issues and implement solutions to improve the performance, scalability, and security of the platform.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in code quality, testing, and deployment processes.
• Innovation: Stay updated on security trends, technologies, and best practices, and contribute ideas to the development of new security features.

Key Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with data pipeline development and optimization (ETL/ELT processes).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases,(PostgreSQL, Databricks, Clickhouse, ElasticSearch), and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks and front-end technologies (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
• Experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Dagster or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with testing frameworks
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with SaaS platforms and APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices
• Experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps practices

Employee Benefits

Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
• Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
• 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
• Personal and professional development resources

Pay Transparency

The base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for sales commission or incentive compensation based on the role or function within the company.

Equal Opportunity

At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

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