Fight Smart.
Senior Backend Software Engineer – Attack and User Emulation Team
Location
Costa Rica
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
₡1,500K - ₡2,500K / month
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Backend Software Engineer – Attack and User Emulation Team
SimSpace
• Design, develop, and maintain core services for cybersecurity range simulation, focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance. • Lead end-to-end technical projects, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment, while setting clear goals and priorities. • Mentor and support engineers on the team, promoting a collaborative culture and guiding them in coding best practices, testing, and architectural design. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers and UX Designers to translate requirements into technically sound, user-centered solutions. • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to company standards. • Implement robust monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain high uptime and quick response to potential system issues. • Ensure services meet security and compliance standards by integrating appropriate controls into the development lifecycle. • Contribute to documentation that details technical architecture, system design, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and team alignment.
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on building large-scale, distributed systems.
- Expertise in an OOP-based language such as Java or Kotlin, with a demonstrable understanding of API design, integration, and best practices.
- Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and deploying services in Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration platform.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant systems, including experience in requirements gathering and project breakdown.
- Knowledgeable in cyber security with a broad understanding of offensive and defensive security.
Benefits
- Compensation. Base monthly pay range: 1,500,000 CRC - 2,500,000 CRC reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
- Health & Wellness. Private medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
- Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
- Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
- Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
- Continuous Learning. Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
- Social Connections. Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
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