Software Engineer II (Go & Python)

Stacklok; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking startup dedicated to enhancing software supply chain security. As a Software Engineer II, you'll work on Stacklok Insight, leveraging your expertise in Golang and Python to develop innovative solutions. This hybrid-remote role offers the chance to collaborate with a passionate team, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you're eager to make a significant impact in the world of open source security, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary package

Open communication culture

Collaboration opportunities

Innovation-driven environment

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Golang and Python for backend development.
• Experience with public cloud platforms and deploying scalable SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Stacklok Insight by enhancing features and integrating new security signals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold quality standards and improve processes.

Skills

Golang

Python

RESTful APIs

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Data Analysis

Secure Coding Practices

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Stacklok is an innovative software supply chain security startup founded by Kubernetes co-founder, Craig McLuckie, and Sigstore founder, Luke Hinds. Our mission is to make it easier to securely develop software. With our deep expertise in open source technologies and commitment to enhancing software security, we are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to join a startup at an early stage and to be part of a team that is committed to building something truly innovative and impactful. Learn more about Stacklok’s mission, virtues, and leadership HERE.

Location

This hybrid-remote role requires on-site work at our London office for three days a week. Our office is conveniently located in WeWork at 1 Mark Square, London, EC2A 4EG.

Elevator Pitch

Stacklok Cloud is a comprehensive security platform that combines open source package intelligence with a policy platform built on the open source project, Minder, allowing developers to securely consume open source software while enabling security teams to effectively manage and maintain a robust security posture across the entire software supply chain.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to contribute to Stacklok Insight, our package intelligence service designed to help developers make safer open source dependency choices. This role also involves building and enhancing features and capabilities for Stacklok Cloud.

This role focuses on backend software development, leveraging Go (Golang), Python, and RESTful APIs to expand Stacklok Insight capabilities by integrating new security signals and developing advanced analytics that give users deeper insights into their security risks and integrated Stacklok Cloud services.

Beyond feature development, this role involves key contributions to DevOps processes, such as deploying with Kubernetes, monitoring performance, and ensuring high standards of reliability and service quality.

If you’re excited about working with forward-thinking technology to strengthen open source security and protect codebases from malicious dependencies, we’d love to hear from you!

In This Role You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Innovate and Influence: Shape the future of Stacklok by designing and implementing innovative solutions that elevate our platform. Collaborate with end-users and the open source community to create forward-thinking approaches that drive continuous improvement and enhance software supply chain security.
• Enhance Architecture and Performance: Contribute to refining our architectural framework, focusing on scalability, resiliency, and delivery speed. Introduce new processes and automations that optimize workflows and drive operational excellence within the engineering team.
• Collaborate and Cultivate your skills: Collaborate with the engineering teams, fostering a culture of empathy, curiosity, and psychological safety. Conduct code reviews, provide input to designs, and actively participate in strengthening our engineering excellence and capabilities.
• Uphold Quality Standards: Work to high standards of quality across all development efforts by adopting best practices and continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with the team to refine processes and ensure that all deliverables meet our commitment to engineering excellence.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of design patterns, with the ability to explain design choices and seek feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Strong programming skills in Golang, along with proficiency in Python, to deliver platform and product capabilities while actively engaging in cross-functional engineering practices.
• Experience developing high-availability and scalable SaaS applications for large user bases.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS, combined with expertise in production deployment, workflow automation, and system monitoring through CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• Skilled in developing RESTful APIs, web hooks, and other integrations, with additional expertise in data analysis services and managing relational and graph databases being a plus.
• Solid foundation in testing practices, encompassing unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, to ensure software reliability and optimal performance.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP, SSDF) and familiarity with software supply chain security; open source contributions are a plus.
• Track record of delivering solutions that drive business outcomes; excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders. Committed to being part of a team's growth and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable in dynamic, startup environments, comfortable in varied roles—from individual contributor to conference presenter—and skilled at making technical topics accessible to broad audiences.

At Stacklok, you will be a part of a culture that values open communication, collaboration, and innovation. We offer a competitive salary package and flexible work hours. If you’re a self-motivated and result-driven individual with a passion for designing and building secure, scalable, distributed systems, and you want to be part of the most exciting startup in the secure supply chain space, come and join us!

Stacklok Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.