Sr. Security Engineer
@ Aha!

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 17 hours ago

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About Aha!

Aha! is the world's #1 product development software. Our platform helps over 1 million product builders move from discovery to delivery. We offer a suite of tools including Roadmaps, Discovery, Ideas, Whiteboards, Knowledge, Teamwork, and Develop. We are a self-funded, profitable SaaS company with a 100% remote culture and North American-aligned work hours.

Team & Culture

The Aha! engineering team is midsized and fully remote, emphasizing collaboration, rapid iteration, and shared knowledge. New hires are onboarded quickly and encouraged to contribute immediately.

Technology & Platform

The web application is a single-instance, multi-tenant Ruby on Rails monolith supported by Postgres, Redis, and Memcached. Additional technologies include Node.js, React, Amazon Web Services, and ECS for scalability. Our focus is on delivering rich client-side experiences alongside the simplicity of Rails.

Your Role at Aha!

As a Sr. Security Engineer, you will primarily work on enhancing and safeguarding our Ruby on Rails codebase. Your role includes performing thorough security code reviews, implementing security features, investigating errors, and sharing best practices across teams. You must be experienced in Ruby on Rails, have a background in high-growth SaaS environments, and be an active collaborator with product teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implement security features with focus on customer experience.
  • Conduct detailed security code reviews beyond automated scanning.
  • Investigate errors to propose security and performance improvements.
  • Develop and share secure coding patterns internally.

Benefits & Growth

We offer a competitive salary with profit sharing, comprehensive medical plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, education reimbursements, and volunteer opportunities. Our benefits reflect our commitment to valuing each individual at Aha!.

Key skills/competency

  • Ruby on Rails
  • Security Code Reviews
  • SaaS
  • High-growth
  • Remote Collaboration
  • AWS
  • Postgres
  • React
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork

How to Get Hired at Aha!

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with Ruby on Rails requirements.
  • Highlight security expertise: Emphasize code review experience.
  • Research Aha!'s culture: Understand their remote work values.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review Ruby and security best practices.
  • Show collaborative mindset: Detail teamwork in high-growth environments.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Ruby on Rails security best practices.
Practice in-depth code review techniques.
Familiarize with AWS and ECS setups.
Brush up on database and caching mechanisms.

Behavioral Questions

Describe resolving team conflicts effectively.
Explain past project collaboration experiences.
Discuss adapting to remote work challenges.
Share how you handle constructive feedback.

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