Full Stack Senior Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin

Tenable Network Security, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 136,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity firm is seeking a Full Stack Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll design and develop cutting-edge cloud-native applications that enhance security capabilities. Collaborate with talented professionals while leveraging modern technologies to create scalable and reliable solutions. This position offers the chance to influence system architecture and drive the evolution of next-gen cybersecurity products, all within a supportive culture that values continuous learning and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Health and wellness events

Community programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SaaS/cloud-based applications.
• 3+ years of experience with Java, Scala, and/or Kotlin.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud-native dynamic application security products.
• Architect and implement new features for scalability and performance.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Scala

Angular

React

Vue.js

RESTful APIs

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

DevOps

CI/CD

Agile

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Terraform

Prometheus

GitHub

ELK

Datadog

PagerDuty

Splunk

Job description

Full Stack Senior Software Engineer - Java/Kotlin

US - Remote - Maryland

Who is Tenable?

Tenable is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

Tenable is seeking a Full Stack Senior Software Engineer to join our core product engineering team, where you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native, cutting-edge dynamic application security products. These products operate in an ever-evolving customer infrastructure landscape, requiring scalability, reliability, and performance. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to building, optimizing, and maintaining a highly scalable, highly reliable cloud-native user interface and microservices architecture. You will leverage modern technologies and programming languages to enable real-time processing and enhance security capabilities.

• Get in on the ground floor: As a senior team member, you will have the opportunity to architect, design, and implement new features while influencing the overall system architecture to meet our scalability and performance goals
• Innovate: Play a key role in the ongoing evolution of our global cloud architecture and distributed systems, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency in delivering next-gen cybersecurity solutions
• Learn new things: Take advantage of our training budget to attend conferences, workshops, or certification programs to stay ahead of the latest trends in security, cloud computing, and software development
• Raise the bar: We are constantly improving our technology stack, engineering culture, and product capabilities. Bring your innovative ideas and technical expertise to the table to make a lasting impact
• Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with Product Managers, UX designers, fellow engineers, and key stakeholders to iteratively enhance our products
• Additionally, you will mentor and guide engineers across the organization, fostering a culture of engineering excellence

What You'll Need:

• 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer in SaaS/cloud-based applications
• 3+ years of Java, Scala and/or Kotlin development experience
• Hands-on experience with modern UI frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Deep knowledge of building and scaling microservices architectures
• Extensive experience with RESTful API development and best practices
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and distributed system design.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems like Kafka, SQS, or SNS
• Strong expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gradle, Terraform, and Prometheus
• Proven experience with observability and monitoring tools (ELK, Datadog, PagerDuty, Splunk)
• Hands-on experience with GitHub/Git branching strategies
• Ability to lead projects independently, balancing trade-offs and ensuring timely delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Experience working in Agile environments, with a passion for iterative development and team collaboration
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of mentoring engineers and driving best practices
• A passion for continuous learning and innovation, keeping up with emerging technologies and industry trends

And Ideally:

• Prior experience working on on-prem applications or security-focused tools
• Experience migrating services from Scala to Kotlin
• Exposure to web application security scanning (WAS) tools

#LI-LP1

This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Ranges

$136,500 - $181,833.33 USD

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