Backend Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong foundation in Python and are skilled in algorithms, data structures, and system design — you thrive in developing efficient data pipelines and managing databases to ensure data integrity and performance. You are a motivated problem solver who prioritizes high-quality solutions and excels in navigating ambiguity. Your experience spans backend development, data engineering, and API development, making you well-equipped to tackle challenges across multiple domains.

You understand the importance of building scalable APIs to support growing application needs — your expertise in optimizing data storage and retrieval in databases will be crucial in enhancing our product's performance. You are familiar with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and have experience with AWS services, which will help you contribute effectively to our platform engineering efforts.

Desirable

Experience with batch or streaming data pipelines is a plus, as is familiarity with Control Systems Engineering, particularly in industrial automation or robotics. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, and you are excited about the opportunity to work in a fast-evolving field like cybersecurity.

What you'll do

As a Backend Engineer at Reach Security, you will drive the development of various critical backend systems that support our product engineering efforts. Your role will involve managing and processing large volumes of data, ensuring robust infrastructure, and developing efficient data pipelines. You will also be responsible for providing reliable APIs for both internal and external use, which are essential for our product's ability to deliver high-quality services.

You will tackle challenges related to optimizing data storage and retrieval in databases, ensuring data integrity and efficiency in our pipelines, and building scalable APIs to support our application's growing needs. Your contributions will play a key role in enhancing our product's performance, scalability, and reliability, making a significant impact on our overall security posture.

What we offer

We provide a competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Our work arrangement allows for remote flexibility, enabling you to work from anywhere while being part of a dynamic and innovative team. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values collaboration and high-quality solutions.