Senior Backend Engineer

We are an early-stage cybersecurity startup focused on building innovative, real-time security solutions that protect enterprises against emerging threats. As part of our team, you’ll join a passionate group of engineers dedicated to creating high-performance, reliable products that meet the security needs of modern businesses.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing the core backend architecture of our products. We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in Rust or Golang and a proven track record of developing and scaling high-availability systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build MVPs, iterate on them, and scale solutions that are reliable and performant under high loads.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Rust or Golang.
2. Build real-time, high-availability solutions that can handle large volumes of data with low latency.
3. Lead the architecture and development of MVPs, iterating rapidly to meet evolving product requirements.
4. Implement and optimize systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance as we grow.
5. Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
6. Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software development and security.
7. Participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.
8. Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in backend technologies, contributing to our technical vision and growth.

Qualifications:

1. 2-5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 1 year in Rust or Golang.
2. Proven expertise in working with Kafka.
3. Strong understanding of real-time systems, with experience building high-availability solutions.
4. Proven experience in building and scaling MVPs to production-grade systems.
5. Solid understanding of database design, distributed systems, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.
7. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to Have:

1. Experience in early-stage startups, with a focus on cybersecurity or related fields.
2. Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.
3. Knowledge of other backend languages or frameworks.