Platform Engineer

DTEX

Fremont (CA)

Remote

USD 170,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible time off
Company hardware of choice
Work from home setup reimbursement
Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Platform Engineer to design and maintain its InTERCEPT platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming with Python, experience in microservice architecture, and proficiency in technologies like OpenSearch and Kubernetes. This fully remote position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage and flexible time off, with a competitive salary range of $170k-$220k for U.S. based candidates.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in developing software.
  • In-depth experience using OpenSearch or ElasticSearch.
  • Proven experience in writing high quality code in Python or functional/OO languages.
  • Proficiency in at least one cloud technology AWS or GCP.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain the DTEX InTERCEPT platform.
  • Develop and deploy robust solutions addressing insider risk challenges.
  • Lead efforts to improve search relevance and user experience.

Skills

Microservice architecture
Python programming
OpenSearch
Kubernetes
Cloud Technologies
APIs development
Django
PostgreSQL
Linux Systemd
Organizational skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

OpenSearch
AWS
GCP
Docker
EKS
ECS
PostgreSQL

Job description

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DTEX Systems helps hundreds of organizations worldwide better understand their workforce, protect their data, and make human‑centric operational investments. At DTEX, our philosophy towards our business is the same as our philosophy towards technology: people come first. Our future depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of user behavior intelligence. We invite you to bring your talent and help create our future, expanding our reach and influence worldwide. Learn more about DTEX Systems mission to make businesses more secure through technology at www.dtexsystems.com; LinkedIn DTEX Systems: Overview | LinkedIn

DTEX Systems are one of the most trusted and innovative brands in the cyber security market and have just set a record‑breaking year for growth. So why not trust DTEX with that all‑important next step in your career?

Role Description

As a Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our DTEX InTERCEPT platform. You will work with a talented team of engineers to develop and deploy robust solutions that address the ever‑evolving challenges of insider risk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Expertise in microservice architecture, develop services optimized for speed and scalability, ensuring robust performance of data pipelines under high‑demand conditions.
  • Implement and manage containerization technologies, including Podman and Kubernetes, to ensure efficient deployment and operation of our platform.
  • Write high‑quality Python code, including testing, automation, documentation, and adherence to software engineering best practices.
  • Design and implement efficient strategies for storage and retrieval of high‑volume data from OpenSearch and Postgres databases.
  • Lead efforts to improve search relevance, performance and user experience through tuning, optimization, and experimentation.
  • Design and implement features for the big data analytics platform that is part of the DTEX solution.
  • Implement best practices for system security and data protection, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of ownership in all facets of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment and iterative improvements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Qualifications / Attributes
  • BS in CS or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in developing software.
  • Indepth experience using OpenSearch or ElasticSearch.
  • Proven experience in writing high quality code in Python or any other functional/OO language with a track record of shipping impactful software.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the Cloud Technologies AWS or GCP and orchestration using Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Docker Swarm or Mesos.
  • Proficiency in implementing, designing, and scaling production level APIs in cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in Django, PostgreSQL, or any other SQL database,
  • Knowledge of Linux Systemd, daemons, services, and cron subsystems is a huge plus but not a requirement.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and prioritize what matters most for the team and business.
  • Prior experience working in a startup is a plus
  • Experience using IDE embedded AI is a plus

Join DTEX in our mission to build the world’s best platform for workforce cybersecurity and insider risk management!

Benefits
  • Fully remote company
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Flexible time off
  • Company computer hardware of your choice
  • Work from home setup reimbursement
  • Health & wellness perks including
  • Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun
  • Monthly Internet & Phone Reimbursement
  • Opportunities to learn and grow

This position is open to U.S. based candidates only. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide work visa sponsorship at this time.

DTEX Systems is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $170k-$220k.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Technology, Information and Media and Software Development
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