The Senior Backend Engineer will design and build secure, high-performance systems for a B2B SaaS platform, focusing on backend development and scalable infrastructure.
Description
An Israeli cybersecurity startup pioneering Active ASPM, purpose-built to secure the modern software supply chain in the age of AI.
Founded approximately 4.5 years ago by experienced cybersecurity entrepreneurs, including former Check Point professionals, the company develops a B2B SaaS platform that helps organizations secure the entire software development lifecycle — from source code and CI/CD pipelines to cloud runtime environments.
We’re growing fast and looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team and help build the infrastructure that powers our platform at scale.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll work alongside top-tier engineers, designing and building secure, high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want your work to have real impact — we’d love to meet you.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Strong experience building scalable, production-grade systems
- Proficiency in Node.js
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Bonus Points For:
- Experience in cybersecurity or building security-focused products
- Experience working in startup or high-growth environments
- Familiarity with DevSecOps / SDLC tools
- Experience with distributed systems and high-scale data processing
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