Remote Senior Software Engineer-Backend

Summary

Join Blackpoint Cyber as a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based cybersecurity solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead projects, and contribute to full-stack development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of back-end development experience, with enterprise-level expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Node.js and experience with backend frameworks like Nest.js or Express.js, including hands-on experience in designing and maintaining microservices architectures
• Strong expertise in database management, with experience in schema design, performance tuning, and indexing for large-scale distributed databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra)
• Experience with message-driven architectures using tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other event-driven systems to build highly scalable and decoupled services
• Experience in designing APIs (RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL) and integrating third-party services while ensuring security, performance, and scalability
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI), automating the deployment and scaling of services across environments
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams, especially in architecting and implementing complex backend systems
• Experience in cloud-native technologies such as AWS Lambda, with hands-on experience ensuring proper monitoring and alerting using Prometheus and Grafana to maintain system performance and health
• Proficiency in testing frameworks and tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Storybook to ensure robust, maintainable back-end code
• Proficiency in working with containerized microservices architecture, particularly using Kubernetes
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for the behavior of your software in production environments
• Familiarity and enthusiasm for working in an Agile development environment, collaborating within and across teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams, with leadership skills to drive projects forward when necessary
• A commitment to continuous learning, staying up to date with new technologies and industry best practices
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering on business-critical outcomes through your product contributions to our cybersecurity platform
• Lead and drive projects across the stack, with a focus on the backend components such as Node.js services hosted on Kubernetes with front-end UI built in Typescript and React

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing core libraries, infrastructure components, and search engines to support large-scale applications
• Expertise in security practices for backend services, such as OAuth2, JWT, TLS, and encryption, with a deep understanding of securing APIs and managing user authentication and authorization
• Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search engines for building robust indexing and search capabilities in backend services
• Familiarity with component libraries and design systems, such as Material-UI, Ant Design

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Robust 401k plan
• Discretionary Time Off