SW Engineer, Service Protection

DeWinter Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Service Protection in Seattle. You will develop solutions to identify and block suspicious activity, helping safeguard applications and services from bots, fraud, spam, and DoS attacks.

The role emphasizes backend/cloud-based development with strong security emphasis and collaboration across engineering, security, and product teams. Candidates should have experience in Python/Java/Go and a solid foundation in network security.

Qualifications

• Backend or cloud-based software development experience.
• Experience in security, threat detection, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of network security, spam prevention, and breach mitigation.
• Ability to analyze data and develop algorithms to identify suspicious activity.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology to identify and block suspicious activity.
• Protect applications and services from bots, spam, fraud, and DoS attacks.
• Collaborate with security and engineering teams to improve protection.
• Build scalable security infrastructure.

Skills

Backend development

Security protocols

Python

Java

Go

Data analysis

Network security

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

SW Engineer, Service Protection

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within the Platform Engineering organization, dedicated to safeguarding applications and services against malicious threats. As a Software Engineer specializing in Service Protection, you will develop innovative technology solutions to identify and block suspicious behaviors, playing a critical role in fighting bots, spam, fraud, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. This is a unique opportunity to impact security infrastructure at a high level while working alongside talented professionals committed to building resilient systems.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in software engineering, particularly in backend or cloud-based environments
• Expertise in security protocols, threat detection, or related areas
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
• Solid understanding of network security, spam prevention, and breach mitigation techniques
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop algorithms to identify suspicious activity
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with innovative thinking

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with bot mitigation, fraud detection systems, or DDoS protection tools
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in security
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Prior work on scalable, high-availability systems
• Understanding of application-layer security and web protocols

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in software development, security, or a similar domain
• Demonstrated success in deploying security solutions and improving protective measures

Other Requirements

• This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility; candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging threats
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and product teams
• No travel or additional certifications explicitly required, but relevant industry certifications are a plus