Senior Full Stack Engineer

Summary

Join Blackpoint Cyber, a leading cybersecurity company, as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. You will play a key role in developing front-end and back-end components of our innovative cybersecurity products. This fast-paced, remote position requires expertise in full-stack development, including React, Typescript, Node.js, and Kubernetes. You will lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Success in this role demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with Agile development, and a passion for cybersecurity. Blackpoint offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in full-stack development, with demonstrated expertise in delivering scalable, high-performance systems in fast-paced, enterprise-level environments
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, Typescript, and a solid understanding of modern front-end architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Strong backend development skills with Node.js, including experience building and maintaining microservices architectures on Kubernetes
• Expertise in designing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC), with a focus on creating secure, scalable, and high-performance services
• Proven ability to architect fullstack solutions, balancing performance and scalability from the database layer to the UI
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar), automating testing, deployment, and scaling of services
• Strong understanding of database design, performance tuning, and indexing of both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases
• A deep understanding of security best practices, especially in fullstack environments, such as securing APIs, handling sensitive data, and managing authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT)
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment with multiple releases a day
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, with the ability to lead sprint planning, break down large initiatives, and align team efforts with business objectives
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of diagnosing complex issues, devising effective solutions, and implementing innovative approaches to overcome technical challenges

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering on business-critical outcomes through your product contributions to our cybersecurity platform, defining and building world-class user experiences that delight all our Blackpoint customers and owning those experiences end-to-end
• Lead and drive projects across the stack, Typescript, React, Node.js services hosted on Kubernetes
• Leverage your deep understanding of design and architecture, along with best practices in design patterns. Your experience in optimizing for performance, scale, and resiliency will help deliver outcomes that withstand the test of time
• Excel as a team player by recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives and managing expectations and needs across numerous cross-functional groups. This includes taking on the role of mentoring other engineers, leading them in complex, cross functional projects
• Communicate effectively with leadership to define technical solutions, aligning them with high-level business objectives and providing clear progress updates

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in security best practices, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, to safeguard applications against potential threats
• Experience with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) frameworks, enabling global reach and tailored user experiences for diverse markets
• Experience with container orchestration tools beyond Kubernetes, such as Docker Swarm or Amazon ECS, providing flexibility in managing microservices

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• A robust 401k plan
• Discretionary Time Off
• Other minor perks