Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Security (Remote)

VulnCheck; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan with 100% match

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous paid parental leave

Expense reimbursement for cell phone & internet

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

VulnCheck is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale core systems for their vulnerability intelligence platform. This remote role focuses on creating scalable backend systems and APIs. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills (Python, Go, Java), and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure. VulnCheck offers unlimited PTO, comprehensive healthcare, and a remote-friendly environment, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems as a software engineer.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.).
• Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Own services end‑to‑end, including architecture, development, deployment, and operation.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions.

Skills

Backend systems design

API development

Cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)

Programming in Python, Go, or Java

Debugging and optimization

Distributed systems

Communication and collaboration

Job description

VulnCheck is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale core systems for their vulnerability intelligence platform. This remote role focuses on creating scalable backend systems and APIs. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills (Python, Go, Java), and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure. VulnCheck offers unlimited PTO, comprehensive healthcare, and a remote-friendly environment, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.