Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join KnowBe4, a leading provider of security awareness training, as a software engineer to develop new and exciting products. You will work alongside other engineers in a fast-paced, agile environment. Responsibilities include developing software using KnowBe4's SDLC and Agile methodologies, recommending solutions to engineering problems, and assisting team members. The ideal candidate possesses a BS or equivalent degree with 8+ years of experience, or a higher degree with less experience, along with extensive backend API development experience using Python on AWS. KnowBe4 offers fantastic benefits including company-wide bonuses, referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition and certification reimbursements, and a relaxed work environment.

Requirements

• BS or equivalent plus 8 years experience
• MS or equivalent plus 3 years experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent plus 2 years experience
• 6+ Years’ experience as backend API developer for the enterprise-grade cloud platform
• Should have extensive experience with building and integrating REST-based APIs with best practices of authentication & authorization in enterprise-grade production environments
• Experience with building apps and microservices on the AWS platform using Python
• Expert knowledge in at least one of the web framework technologies like Python  Django/Flask/Rails/Express
• Understanding and experience in building software systems following software design principles
• Demonstrable knowledge of fundamental cloud concepts around multi-tenancy, scaling out, and serverless
• Working experience in writing clean, unit-tested, and secure code
• Working knowledge in relational databases such as MYSQL/POSTGRES and expertise in SQL
• Experience with continuous delivery and integration pipelines: Docker/Gitlab/Terraform and other Automated deployment and testing tools
• Should be open to learning new technologies & programming languages as and when needed

Responsibilities

• Develops software using the KnowBe4 Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies
• Recommends solutions to engineering problems
• Assist other team members by providing technical direction
• Defines approaches and solutions to complex technical problems
• Helps to translate KnowBe4's strategic goals into operational plans
• Provides coordination across functional boundaries
• May act as team lead for sub-projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in secure coding practices
• Knowledge of no-SQL databases such as Mongo and Elasticsearch
• Experience in working with APIs in the cybersecurity industry, and understanding the basics of the current security landscape (attack frameworks, security log processing, basic knowledge of AV/EDR/DLP/CASB, etc.)
• Experience building scalable data processing pipelines

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
• Employee referral bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Certification completion bonuses
• Relaxed dress code