Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Bitsight; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or equity plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bitsight is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a backend-focused squad within our Third Party Risk Management domain. You will own features end-to-end, collaborate across teams, and contribute to high-quality, well-tested code in a fast-paced, high-trust engineering culture.

The role requires 5+ years of SaaS experience, strong Python expertise (Django/FastAPI/Flask/SQLAlchemy), REST API design, and AWS. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer building and maintaining a SaaS application.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with Python and frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy.
• Experience maintaining, building, and optimizing REST APIs.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS).
• Excellent communication skills in English - both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own loosely defined features from technical design through completion and delivery.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality software in a continuous delivery environment.
• Contribute ideas and techniques to improve the team’s performance and practices.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

Flask

SQLAlchemy

REST APIs

Cloud (AWS)

CI/CD mindset

English communication

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss.

Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.

• We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011
• Over 3500 customers trust Bitsight
• Over 600 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote

About The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and collaborative backend engineer and team player to join one of our multicultural Engineering teams, focusing on our Third Party Risk Management business.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you are known for thinking on your feet, learning quickly, and owning a problem to resolution. You enjoy solving complex problems while contributing with new ideas and techniques, leading to continuous improvement for the team. You enjoy close collaboration to find better ways to deliver great quality software in a high-trust Engineering culture.

Apart from domain skills, what we truly value are strong generalists: those with the critical thinking skills to use a variety of technologies & languages and pick up new concepts when needed. We deliver well-tested, high-quality code in a continuous delivery environment.

Requirements:

• Curious and with a growth mindset. Have a passion for continuous learning, seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge, and stretching yourself and others to achieve goals.
• Ability to own loosely defined features from technical design through completion, and deliver on commitments.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer building and maintaining a SaaS application.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with Python and modern Python frameworks and technologies, such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy.
• Experience maintaining, building, and optimizing REST APIs.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (E.g., AWS)
• Excellent communication skills in English - both written and spoken.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience building internal coding agents (e.g., ticket-to-MR, automated code review) and leading their rollout, including process design and team enablement.
• Solid experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop and Spark ecosystems.
• Experience with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools in daily workflows, including but not limited to Claude Code, Copilot, and Cursor.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is 119,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD Annual for US-based employees. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, is based on a full-time work schedule, and is Bitsight’s good faith estimate as of the date of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a bonus or commission plan and an equity grant. Bitsight also offers a competitive benefits package, including but not not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; flexible time off; a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities; life and disability insurance; and tuition reimbursement.

Belonging & Inclusion.

Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture.

We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded.

If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

This role uses AI-assisted transcription during the interview process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants

Bitsight is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Bitsight will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Massachusetts Applicants:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.