Docker, Inc

Staff Backend Engineer – Secure Policy

Docker, Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $200,400 - $275,600 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaMicroservices

About the role

  • Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components in AWS.
  • Build and improve automation tooling including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards.
  • Tackle high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently and securely.
  • Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines.
  • Collectively own the security posture and developer experience of secure container images.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments
  • Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
  • Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams
  • Bonus points: hands-on experience in infrastructure security, policy enforcement, or compliance frameworks (e.g., SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP).
Benefits
  • Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
  • Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
  • Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
  • 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
  • PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
  • Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
  • Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
  • Docker Swag
  • Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
microservicesserverless componentsAWSGoautomation toolingGitHub ActionsArgo CDGrafanaCI/CDdatabase management
Soft skills
autonomycollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationownership
Certifications
SLSASOC 2FedRAMP