Staff Software Engineer – Java/Kotlin, Distributed Systems

Tenable

Staff Software Engineer developing cloud-based search solutions for Tenable's cybersecurity products. Leading efforts in implementing efficient services for data handling and ingestion in a distributed architecture.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeCalifornia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $188,000 - $250,666 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on data ingestion, storage, and retrieval within distributed microservice architectures. Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Database Performance TuningJava DevelopmentKotlin DevelopmentMicroservice ArchitectureAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Database Performance TuningSchema DesignQuery OptimizationJava DevelopmentKotlin DevelopmentMicroservice ArchitectureContainerizationCore Library DevelopmentSearch Engine DevelopmentOperational Datastores

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingAccountabilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesKafkaCloud ArchitectureDistributed SystemsCross-Platform Development

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityData EcosystemCloud-Based SolutionsScalable SystemsAgile Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsJavaKafkaKotlinKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Tenable is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our core product engineering team.
Focused on designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based, state-of-the-art search solutions on top of our customers' ever-evolving landscape of infrastructure in a scalable way.
As a Staff Software Engineer on the team, you will have the opportunity to be part of implementing and maintaining a highly scalable, highly reliable cloud-native user interface and underlying microservices which utilize modern technologies and programming languages.
This role centers on crafting the services that enable data ingestion, storage, querying, and retrieval at scale.
It's about building the reliable and efficient 'plumbing' that powers the entire data ecosystem.
A critical aspect of this job is to build and manage services around data handling.
This role will be responsible for managing the ingestion, storage, and retrieval of data within the platform.
This includes ensuring the robustness and efficiency of these processes
As a senior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to architect, design and implement features to help drive the overall architecture of our platform.
Become a member of senior engineering teams driving on-going innovation of our global cloud architecture and distributed systems that serves our broad customer base with the latest cyber security technologies.
Bring your ideas and experiences to the table and help make a lasting impact.
Work closely with Product Managers, other engineers, designers, and stakeholders to continuously iterate on our products and drive consensus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Database performance tuning, schema design, query optimization in a distributed microservice architecture
8+ years of software development experience in enterprise development and a desire to lead
Experience in software development, particularly within a distributed, microservice architecture
B.S. degree in Computer Science or a directly related field, or equivalent work experience
Experience developing in Java or Kotlin, and a willingness to learn new languages as needed
Experience of working in containerized microservice architecture in Kubernetes
Experience in developing core libraries, infrastructure, and search engines
Cross-platform development is a big plus
Accountability for the behavior of your software in production
Experience coaching and leading mid-level and junior staff in the design, implementation, and execution of highly technical development projects
Experience in working in an Agile team, and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively within and across product teams
The ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and to lead/drive projects as necessary
Experience with operational datastores, Kafka, or similar
The desire to continuously learn and be exposed to new technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings with company match
an employee stock purchase plan
an employee referral program
flexible spending accounts
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off (PTO)
company-paid holidays
health and wellness events
community programs