Software Engineer

BitSight; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bitsight is seeking a Software Engineer to join one of our diverse engineering teams. You will deliver robust, high‑quality code within a continuous delivery environment, designing and shipping features that evolve our core infrastructure.

You will work in a small cross‑functional Agile team with junior support and mentorship from senior engineers to secure the digital ecosystem globally. You will collaborate with product managers to deliver end‑user value, maintain REST APIs, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer building and maintaining a SaaS application.
• Experience maintaining, building, and optimizing REST APIs.
• Strong background in Python development.
• Experience with CI/CD and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, high‑quality code within a continuous delivery environment.
• Design and ship key features and evolve our core infrastructure.
• Work in a small cross‑functional Agile team to deliver value.
• Take ownership of well‑defined problems with mentor support.
• Collaborate with product managers to deliver to end users.

Skills

Python development

REST APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

SaaS application experience

English communication

Code review

System design fundamentals

Team collaboration

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Django/FastAPI/Flask/SQLAlchemy

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 Bitsight is a recognized industry leader dedicated to making the online world a safer place by helping governments, companies, and NGOs understand and mitigate their cybersecurity risks. We offer exceptional career opportunities and outstanding benefits within a dynamic, high-trust environment that combines the enthusiasm of a startup with the structure and stability of a mature company.

We are seeking a collaborative Software Engineer to join one of our diverse, multicultural Engineering teams. Your mission will be to deliver robust, high-quality code within a continuous delivery environment, working in a small, cross-functional Agile team to design and ship key features and evolve our core infrastructure. As a Software Engineer, you will be expected to think on your feet, learn quickly, and take ownership of well-defined problems with support from senior teammates, knowing your contributions are securing the digital ecosystem globally. You will thrive on solving intricate challenges and contributing new ideas that drive continuous improvement, supporting a culture that values technical skill development and career progression.

Requirements

• Curiosity and a growth mindset, with a passion for continuous learning, seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge, and stretching yourself and others to achieve goals.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals in system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to execute well-defined features with increasing independence, from technical design through completion, and deliver on commitments.
• Actively participates in code review — both giving thoughtful, constructive feedback and incorporating feedback on your own work.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer building and maintaining a SaaS application.
• Experience maintaining, building, and optimizing REST APIs.
• Strong background in Python development.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with a team of engineers and product managers in delivering a product to end-users.
• Responsible, team-oriented, and well-organized.
• Excellent communication skills in English - both written and spoken.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud computing environments (E.g., AWS)
• Experience with modern Python frameworks and technologies, such as Django, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production codebases.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered developer tools to accelerate software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering or LLM-based API integrations.

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.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is US $102,000 to $135,000 annually 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.

Benefits

• Bitsight also offers a competitive benefits package, including but not but 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
• tuition reimbursement

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Global enterprises, governments, and organizations rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss. When unrelenting market pressure pushes organizations to uncertainty and caution, they turn to Bitsight to confidently navigate cyber risk and grow with confidence. Bitsight’s universally recognized risk standard and market-leading data provides actionable insights into how companies set and manage to standards and report results to internal and external stakeholders. Built on over a decade of technological innovation, Bitsight’s integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis. Bitsight is on a mission to free the global economy from the material impact of cyber incidents.