Upstream Security

Staff Backend Engineer

Upstream Security

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇮🇱 Israel

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesNoSQLPython

About the role

  • Develop and communicate the technical vision aligned with product goals
  • Architect, design, develop, and optimize core components to model complex cloud infrastructures (compute, security, networking, Kubernetes)
  • Lead technical strategy to enhance platform robustness, scalability, and security
  • Mentor and serve as technical advisor to engineering teams, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
  • Partner with product, engineering, and operations to define requirements and design scalable solutions
  • Assume ownership over development timelines, delivery standards, and production reliability
  • Drive initiatives for performance monitoring and industry best practices
  • Identify and prioritize strategic development initiatives and guide future project roadmaps

Requirements

  • 10+ years in software development, primarily in a SaaS environment using Agile methodologies
  • BSc in Computer Science
  • Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and architecture (compute, security, networking, Kubernetes)
  • Proven ability to scale and deploy large-scale cloud systems in production environments
  • Working with NoSQL and relational databases
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Proficiency in Python; capable of delivering high-quality code and leading complex coding initiatives
  • Excellent English, written and verbal communication
  • Advantage: Experience in GoLang
  • Advantage: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar credentials
  • Advantage: Track record of leading technical teams or mentorship within engineering groups
  • Advantage: Experience in cybersecurity