Backend Security Engineer

• Strong experience with Java and modern backend development.
• Deep knowledge of Spring Boot (preferably 3.x).
• Experience with Java 21 and Project Loom / Virtual Threads.
• Strong understanding of JVM internals and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine).
• Experience with Cloud Spanner or optimized Cloud SQL / PostgreSQL.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka or Pub/Sub.
• Experience implementing OAuth2 / OpenID Connect and Zero Trust principles.
• Ability to identify and address software security risks.
• Proficiency with GitHub.
• Strong system design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor others and influence engineering practices.
• Broad, generalist engineering mindset (not limited to a single domain).

Nice to have:

• Active presence in the tech community: tech blogging, GitHub portfolio, open-source contributions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technologies.
• Experience driving adoption of new tools, processes, or architectures.
• Experience influencing teams beyond direct reporting lines.

• Develop and deliver production-ready backend code as a hands-on Software Security Engineer.
• Design and build secure backend systems using Java 21, Virtual Threads (Project Loom), and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture and OAuth2 / OpenID Connect at the application level.
• Design and work with event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub or Kafka.
• Work with GCP, including GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Cloud Spanner, and Cloud SQL / PostgreSQL.
• Identify and mitigate software security risks.
• Translate business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Drive automation-first approach to reduce manual effort and improve delivery speed and quality.
• Maintain high standards in development, architecture, and engineering practices.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge across teams.
• Build and lead engineering communities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Challenge existing approaches and propose better technical solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and drive adoption within the organization.
• Influence technical direction beyond the immediate team.