Sr. Software Engineer

Summit Group Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Summit Group Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our remote engineering team. You will design and maintain large-scale data systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive architectural choices across cloud infrastructure and data platforms.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Python, Go, Rust experience, and is proficient with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Spark, and Kafka.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development with Python, GoLang, Rust, or equivalent languages.
• Expertise in Rust and Python is highly valued.
• 3+ years of cloud infrastructure experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• 3+ years of web-scale data engineering with OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, Spark.
• 3+ years of professional experience with Kafka.
• 5+ years of Linux/Unix environments experience.
• Strong communication and cross-team coordination.
• Proactive continuous learning in unfamiliar technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain web-scale data systems.
• Discover, analyze, and validate new data sets to create value for customers.
• Solve complex data engineering challenges and mentor engineers.
• Provide reviews, demos, and documentation; estimate project scope and costs.
• Improve engineering productivity and reduce operational toil; lead technically.

Skills

Python

GoLang

Rust

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenSearch

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

Spark

Kafka

Linux/Unix

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Microservices

Elasticsearch

NATS

Apache Airflow

Job description

Location: Remote - Full-Time Direct Hire

Our client, a leading company in the cybersecurity and internet intelligence industry, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Engineering team.

This role is ideal for a creative problem-solver with deep expertise in large-scale data engineering and a passion for technical leadership and continuous improvement. You’ll be a key technical collaborator, designing and maintaining complex systems while helping improve engineering productivity and mentoring other engineers.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Python, Rust, GoLang, and cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges at scale.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain web-scale data systems
• Discover, analyze, and validate new data sets that create value for customers
• Solve complex technical and data engineering challenges
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging techniques and technologies
• Provide code reviews, design feedback, demos, technical requirements, and documentation
• Provide accurate estimates related to project scope, timing, capacity, and costs
• Improve engineering productivity by reducing operational toil and increasing consistency
• Provide technical leadership and assist with onboarding and mentoring junior engineers

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with Python, GoLang, Rust, or equivalent languages
• Expertise in Rust and Python is highly valued
• 3+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• 3+ years of experience with web-scale data engineering and technologies such as OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, and Spark
• 3+ years of professional experience with Kafka
• 5+ years of experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to mentoring and supporting teammates
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Demonstrated history of initiative and productivity
• Proactive approach to continuous learning, particularly in unfamiliar technical domains
• Strong interest in working within the cybersecurity space

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with the design, implementation, or maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and microservices
• Experience with data pipeline technologies such as Elasticsearch, NATS, or Apache Airflow
• Experience with data mining or machine learning techniques
• Experience with text codecs, encoding, and web protocols
• Development experience with Bash, Scala, C, or Hive

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible paid timeoff

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

The anticipated total compensation range for this position is $160,000–$215,000 annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, technical depth, level of responsibility, skill alignment, and overall fit for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on the final leveling and structure of the offer.

About the Opportunity

Our client operates within the cybersecurity and internet intelligence space, providing technology and data solutions that help organizations identify external risks, investigate threats, and proactively protect their environments.

The organization works with large-scale internet and security data and is focused on delivering highly reliable, data-driven solutions in an evolving threat landscape.