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Backend Software Engineer
Come join NowSecure on our mission to save the world from unsafe mobile apps!
NowSecure is the mobile app security software company trusted by the world's most demanding organizations and most advanced security teams.
Only the NowSecure Platform delivers fully automated mobile app security testing with the speed, accuracy, and efficiency necessary for Agile and DevSecOps environments. Through the industry's most advanced static, dynamic, behavioral and interactive mobile app security testing on real Android and iOS devices, NowSecure identifies the broadest array of security threats, compliance gaps and privacy issues in custom-developed, commercial, and business-critical mobile apps. NowSecure customers can choose automated software on-premises or in the cloud, expert professional penetration testing and managed services, or a combination of all as needed. NowSecure is the simplest, fastest path to continuous mobile app security.
More enterprises and government agencies trust NowSecure than any other as the simplest, fastest path to continuous security, mobile app security testing and expert certification, including 4 of top 5 banks, 4 of top 5 Federal Agencies, top retail & media brands and the top penetration testing service providers. Since 2009 we have been leading in the Mobile App Security space and we invite you to join us in the mission!
Who are we?

  • We are leading in cutting edge mobile security and sponsor a number of open source tools such as Radare ( https://github.com/radare/radare2 ) and Frida ( https://github.com/frida/ ) that are widely used by security researchers.
  • We are a distributed company which hires the best people across the US and the world.
  • We build our software using polyglot languages and best of breed frameworks and tools.


Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Experience working with Product Owners to design technical solutions that meet customers' needs
  • Design and develop scalable data frameworks and API endpoints and present plans to teammates
  • Facilitate communication between teams and teammates to ensure solutions are developed following consistent patterns.
  • Define requirements and evaluate software solutions to meet company, engineering, and product goals
  • Create documentation that can be referred to by team members and other key stakeholders
  • Develop elegant, scalable, secure, robust, and maintainable code
  • Work well in distributed, agile environment using Scrum


Required Experience

  • Strong experience with data structures, object-oriented, and functional paradigm based development
  • 5+ years experience working in SaaS based software development with multiple open source projects and frameworks to deliver intricate & scalable product solutions
  • Significant experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases and the ability to design performant data structures to feed web and API based front ends.
  • Significant experience with one of the following languages/principles:
  • Java
  • Golang
  • Data Architecture
  • Experience developing highly scalable and available network services and APIs (RESTful/GraphQL), particularly with distributed, evented, or highly-parallel systems
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud based architectural solutions
  • Willingness to learn rapidly, transitioning from other programming languages.
  • Fundamentally believes in Unit and API testing
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with git and CI/CD best practices and toolsets
  • Preference for working in a dynamic startup environment where everyday offers new challenges


And, Bonus Points if you have this:

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud based architectural solutions
  • Linux and network administration experience
  • Typescript, Rust & Elixir
  • Postgres/JsonB
  • Experience developing multi-level, role-based-access systems
  • Preference for working in a dynamic startup environment where everyday offers new challenges


What we offer:

  • The salary band for this position ranges is competitive and commensurate with experience and performance.
  • This position will be eligible for a competitive annual bonus and equity package.
  • Remote work flexibility (Find your team members working across the U.S. and globally!)
  • Unlimited PTO (And yes, we want you to use it!)
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Company Retreats!!
  • The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated team members solving some of the most unique challenges with a passion for Mobile App Security!


We Value Diversity
We believe that the best ideas come from teams where diverse points of view uncover new solutions to hard problems. We welcome and value team members who bring diverse life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences.
Do you want to love where you work?
Amazing Tech: NowSecure delivers the most advanced mobile app security testing technology on the planet designed by the world's most advanced security researchers and top engineering talent.
Top Customers: The world's most skilled and demanding security teams depend on NowSecure.
Great Team: Smart, driven people powered by craftsmanship, leadership and teamwork at the core.
Get Things Done: At NowSecure, we move fast and with purpose to ensure our customers are always protected on mobile.
Department: Engineering
Location: Remote
FLSA Class: Exempt
Supervision Exercised: None
Travel Requirements: 0-5% for normal business needs
Environmental Conditions
Work Environment - Normal office environment and/or home office workspace. Generally similar environment when visiting Company's customer offices.
Strength Guidelines - Employee will be expected to lift, move and carry 10-15 lbs in the normal scope of work.
Motion Parameters - Employee will be expected to sit for long periods of time with the option to stand or walk (stretch). Employee may need to bend or squat when picking up items from the floor. Employee must have ability to type on a computer keyboard.
Vision and Hearing Requirements - Employee must be able to see a computer screen, read internal and external reports and summaries. There is a normal amount of background noise in the office environment. Employee must be able to see and hear video conferencing tools.
Emotional Demands - Employee must be able to understand, react and respond to quick decisions, must be able to read and write with a high level of grammar skill including the ability to read, understand and interpret technical information and data. On occasion, employee may have to speak publicly in company meetings and/or company led presentations, training and seminars.
Information Security Responsibilities

  • Employee must follow all applicable policies in the Information Security Handbook, Master Information Security Policy and sub-policies, standards and procedures which are generally available to employee.
  • Employee must maintain security of login credentials and information assets, and follow Data Classification policy regarding labelling and handling of Company data.
  • Employee must report any security incidents pursuant to the Incident Response policy
  • Employee must support information risk assessments, internal and external information security audit functions
  • Employee must complete security training during on-boarding process as well as annually when arranged by the Company; and, maintain any certifications as required


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Our headquarters are located in the Chicago Loop, standing at the foot of the busy LaSalle Street canyon. Our office is located in an art deco-style skyscraper with a pinnacle statue of Ceres, Chicago's tallest building from 1930 to 1965. Easy access to great restaurants and rooftop views!

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