Principal Backend Engineer

Stealth Cybersecurity Startup; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic cybersecurity startup as a Principal Backend Engineer, where you will design and develop robust applications, lead DevOps efforts, and mentor junior developers. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of a growing company while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and creativity.

Benefits

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Collaborative culture valuing innovation

Competitive salary and equity options

Qualifications

• Experience with backend languages, preferably Python.
• Experience in building scalable applications and DevOps frameworks.
• Background in cloud architecture, ideally AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using AWS technologies.
• Lead efforts in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate with teams to enhance user experience.

Skills

Backend Languages

Microservices

Event-Driven Systems

Cloud Architecture

DevOps Frameworks

Architectural Design

Job description

Associate Director, Technical Recruitment @ Needl

Job Title: Principal Backend Engineer

Location: US Remote, must travel 25% per year (office located in Boston)

About Us

Come join a new, innovative startup in the cybersecurity space, dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions that protect organizations from evolving threats. We are passionate about creating a secure digital environment and are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer who shares our vision and values.

Position Overview

As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing robust applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You will leverage your expertise to create scalable, serverless architectures that drive our cybersecurity solutions. This position is ideal for someone eager for growth, embraces ambiguity, and is excited to help set the technical vision for the team.

Our Values

• Low Ego
• Empathy for the Customer
• Passion for the Problem
• Learning & Accountability

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using technologies like AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and Redshift, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• DevOps Implementation: Lead efforts in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for smooth integration and deployment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product and engineering teams to gather requirements and implement features that enhance user experience and security.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Implement microservices and event-driven architectures to improve scalability and maintainability.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Technical Leadership: Collaborate with leadership to define the technical direction, balancing speed, innovation, and quality.

Must Have Skills

• Backend Languages: Experience with any backend language, preferably Python, especially at scale.
• Experience with microservices and event-driven systems.
• Experience with cloud architecture, preferably AWS or GCP.
• Proven experience in building DevOps frameworks, not just using existing tools.
• Background in architectural design for scalable applications.
• A hunger for growth and a desire to work in a low-ego environment.

Preferred Skills

• Cybersecurity experience, ideally in a startup environment.
• Experience with SIEMs and GraphDBs.
• Experience collaborating with product and design teams to develop user-centric applications.
• Travel readiness for client engagements or team retreats.

What We Offer

• A dynamic startup environment with opportunities for rapid career growth.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
• Opportunities to influence the technical direction of a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive salary and equity options.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development and Computer and Network Security