Senior Backend Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing and deploying microservices and serverless components in AWS with an accent on securing the container ecosystem and enforcing security policies. Focus on high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently and securely.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $184.6K – $260.7K

Company

hirify.global makes app development easier so developers can focus on what matters.

What you will do

• Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components in AWS.
• Build and improve automation tooling including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards.
• Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines.
• Collectively own the security posture and developer experience of secure container images.
• Take part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go).
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments.
• Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing).
• Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in infrastructure security, policy enforcement, or compliance frameworks (e.g., SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP).

Culture & Benefits

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life.
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break.
• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work.
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave.
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month.
• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy.