Senior Backend Engineer (Go/Python) - Cloud & Networking

Illumio; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer focused on the Azure Firewall Management Program. This role involves integrating security frameworks with Go/Golang and developing networking services in cloud environments such as AWS. The ideal candidate should have Go/Golang experience, cloud computing skills, and knowledge of networking security. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of experience are required, with a hybrid working model of 2 days in-office per week in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building distributed and scalable software and systems.
• Familiarity with Gang of Four design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration of firewall management security frameworks into Illumio’s ecosystem using Go/Golang.
• Develop and maintain networking‑focused services in cloud environments such as AWS.
• Build and deploy APIs, ensuring secure and robust networking operations.
• Collaborate with product management for requirements clarification, scoping, and locking.
• Own critical features and subsystems throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Go/Golang coding experience

Cloud experience in Azure or AWS

Networking expertise, especially security networking

Experience building and deploying APIs

Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer focused on the Azure Firewall Management Program. This role involves integrating security frameworks with Go/Golang and developing networking services in cloud environments such as AWS. The ideal candidate should have Go/Golang experience, cloud computing skills, and knowledge of networking security. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of experience are required, with a hybrid working model of 2 days in-office per week in Sunnyvale, CA.