Software Engineer (Mid Level) - Risk platform group (Remote, ROU)

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer III to join our Falcon Exposure Management team. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in designing and building the foundational risk platform that powers our industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including Golang, microservices architecture, and diverse database ecosystems, to deliver comprehensive visibility into risks, management features and prioritization workflows.

Our team is responsible for building and maintaining the Risk platform product within the Exposure management pillar, which offers a single pane of glass experience by aggregating all risks within an organization in a single place. You'll work on a globally distributed, fault-tolerant, and highly scalable cloud ecosystem that supports integration of risk from internal providers as well as from 3rd party integrations.

As a technical leader, you'll drive end-to-end product delivery, architect scalable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities and scope.

Don't worry if you don't know Golang, we will teach you!

If you are a hands-on engineer who wants to operate at scale, apply & let's talk!

Find out more about Falcon Exposure Management product:

https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/platform/exposure-management/risk-based-vulnerability-management/

This is a computer security company, but we do not require candidates for this role to have prior security industry experience. We will mentor and train in security topics as needed. We do expect a strong interest in our mission and a willingness to engage with the needs of our product teams and customers.

We Invite You To:

• Find out why you should join us recognised as a pre-eminent market and technology leader in cybersecurity - https://bit.ly/3GMSqll
• Meet our Engineers - www.youtube.com/watch?v=910FGi7VSWU

What You'll Do:

• Backend Architecture and Development: Design and develop scalable backend services powering both internal and customer-facing web applications, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security. Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to support the growth of the platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Operations: Collaborate with the DevOps team to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability. Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Database Management and Data Engineering: Design and implement database solutions using RDBMS/SQL, NoSQL databases, and distributed caching solutions like Redis, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and performance. Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration and analytics. Ensure data security and compliance across different databases and data stores.
• System Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot complex distributed architectures, identifying and resolving performance and reliability issues. Develop and implement monitoring and logging solutions to improve system visibility and debugging capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize performance optimization opportunities.
• Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI, Sensors, and other teams, to deliver integrated solutions with comprehensive documentation. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development within the team. Collaborate with technical leaders to define technical vision and strategy.
• Operational Excellence and Service Reliability: Configure advanced monitoring, alerting, and maintain high availability for production services, ensuring robust and healthy service operations. Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to minimize downtime and ensure high availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize operational excellence initiatives.

You'll Use:

• Golang
• Cassandra
• Kafka
• Elasticsearch
• SQL
• Redis
• ZMQ
• AWS Cloud
• Git

What You'll Need:

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with 5+ years of proven experience architecting and building distributed systems
• Fluency in at least one programming language, preferably in Scala or Go. Java, .Net or any other programming language can be considered.
• Ability to design scalable and resilient microservice-based architectures, including clean REST APIs and streaming communication channels
• Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and parallel processing technologies
• A thorough understanding of engineering best practices from appropriate testing paradigms to effective peer code reviews and resilient architecture
• Understanding scalability and distributed systems i.e. sharding, partitioning, concurrency, etc.
• Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge: AWS or GCP / Azure
• Team player skills – we embrace collaborating as a team as much as possible
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and technical problem-solving

Bonus Qualifications:

• Machine learning or AI implementation experience
• Practical experience with golang, Cassandra, Kafka, Elasticsearch, SQL, Redis
• Prior experience in the cybersecurity or intelligence fields.
• If you have some but not all of the qualifications, but bring a passion for cybersecurity, we’d like to talk!

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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