Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Ontic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly ME days

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement

Job summary

Ontic, based in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced full-stack engineer to independently design, build, and ship features spanning frontend and backend. You will mentor engineers, raise the technical bar, and own features end-to-end from design through deployment and support.

You will lead technical design discussions, collaborate with product and design in an agile environment, and tackle performance, reliability, and security challenges while continuously improving the codebase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with solid backend and frontend knowledge.
• Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability.
• Working knowledge of system design and common architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Independently design and build scalable, reliable full stack features and services spanning backend and frontend
• Technical Leadership: Lead technical design discussions for medium-to-large features and drive sound architectural decisions
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers in an agile environment to scope, plan, and deliver work
• Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews and uphold high standards for performant, maintainable code across the stack
• Mentorship: Mentor associate and mid-level engineers on technical best practices and help guide their growth
• Performance & Reliability: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns
• Ownership: Own features end-to-end — from design and development through deployment and operational support
• Technical Debt: Identify and help prioritize technical debt to support long-term maintainability

Skills

Strong algorithmic ability

Problem solving

Mentoring

Team collaboration

System design thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

RESTful APIs

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Redux / Zustand / React Query

AWS / GCP / Azure

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Jest, Webpack, Tailwind

Job description

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn.

Who You Are

You are an experienced full stack engineer who can independently design, build, and ship features spanning the frontend and backend. You take ownership of your work end-to-end, raise the technical bar for those around you, and enjoy mentoring less experienced engineers while continuing to grow your own craft. You embody Ontic’s values: Do Good Above All, Raise the Bar, Lead with Empathy, Walk the Walk, and Keep Moving.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Independently design and build scalable, reliable full stack features and services spanning backend and frontend
• Technical Leadership: Lead technical design discussions for medium-to-large features and drive sound architectural decisions
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers in an agile environment to scope, plan, and deliver work
• Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews and uphold high standards for performant, maintainable code across the stack
• Mentorship: Mentor associate and mid-level engineers on technical best practices and help guide their growth
• Performance & Reliability: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns
• Ownership: Own features end-to-end — from design and development through deployment and operational support
• Technical Debt: Identify and help prioritize technical debt to support long-term maintainability

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 4–6 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with solid knowledge of both backend and frontend technologies
• Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability
• Working knowledge of system design and common architectural patterns
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows
• Backend Expertise: Solid experience with service implementation in Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and working with data at scale
• Frontend Expertise: Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and modern frontend frameworks
• Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, React Query) and frontend performance considerations
• Hands-on experience with ES2015+, TypeScript, Webpack, Jest, Tailwind, and TDD practices
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and visually polished UI
• This role is based in Austin, Texas, and requires working from the Austin office three days a week.
• This role supports a FedRAMP environment and requires that work be performed within the United States by individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who are U.S. citizens.

Ontic Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• 401k
• Stock Options
• HSA Contribution
• Learning Stipend
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
• Generous Parental Leave policy
• Home Office Stipend
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement
• Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
• Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone]