At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain backend software components to secure cloud environments.
- Company: Join Wiz, the fastest-growing startup reinventing cloud security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse team culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cloud security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in Backend Engineering and experience with cloud platforms.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth.
About the Backend Team: Secure everything built and ran in the cloud - organizations of all sizes and industries use Wiz to rapidly identify and remove the most critical risks in AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes so they can build faster and more securely. Wiz is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing Backend Engineering team. The team develops and maintains large distributed components that run Wiz. We are looking for candidates who share a passion for scaling challenges, who take pride in writing elegant and maintainable code, to join our mission of securing the cloud. We run a multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud) using Golang, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Neptune, Docker, Kubernetes, and the list goes on.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- End-to-end development of backend software components (research, design, development, testing, rollout, monitoring)
- Contributing to technological and architectural decisions
- Conducting design and code reviews
- Analyzing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various backend system components
- Interfacing with other teams (e.g. Frontend, DevOps) to deliver best-in-class features
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 7+ years of experience with Backend Engineering in a high-level programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Golang)
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experience with databases and message queue technologies
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
- Experience with developing high-scale, cloud-native SaaS products
- Experience with microservices based architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field
- Familiarity with Graph Databases
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfil all requirements, please apply. Wiz is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring Wizards with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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Wanted: Staff Software Engineer employer: Wiz
Wiz is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI security landscape. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to take on challenges and lead initiatives that drive both personal and organisational success. Located in the UK, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that values creativity and forward-thinking, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals to thrive.
