Backend Software Engineer
Upwind Security
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Job Description
Description
Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you'll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.
We are looking for an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our great Backend Engineering team. The team faces complex engineering issues on a daily basis, both solving new challenges and constantly improving the existing solutions. We work with all major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and use cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, ElasticSearch, Redis, TimescaleDB, RabbitMQ, and more.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the entire lifecycle of the projects, from initial design and development to deployment, monitoring and maintenance in the production environment
- Contributing to technological and architectural decisions
- Conducting design and code reviews
- Analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various backend system components
- Interfacing with other teams (e.g. Frontend, DevOps) to deliver best-in-class features
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience with Backend Engineering in a high-level programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Go)
- Experience with cloud platforms and products (e.g. AWS, GCP and Azure)
- Experience implementing data-intensive systems (message queue technologies)
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
- Experience with microservices based architecture
Key skills/competency
- Backend Engineering
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Microservices
- CI/CD
- Data-intensive Systems
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Scalability
- System Design
- Code Review
How to Get Hired at Upwind Security
- Research Upwind Security's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight backend engineering experience, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), microservices, and CI/CD proficiency.
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare to discuss experience with data-intensive systems, system design, and coding in Java, Python, or Go.
- Practice problem-solving: Be ready for architectural discussions, scalability challenges, and efficient backend system design questions.
- Emphasize collaboration: Demonstrate your ability to work effectively with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver integrated features.
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