Senior Backend Engineer (Go)
BestowFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess over 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development, demonstrating proficiency in Go (Golang) and building production-grade, scalable services. Experience with microservice and monolithic architectures, APIs (gRPC, REST), distributed systems, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles is required, along with a proven ability to independently own complex technical projects from design to deployment. Deep experience in cryptography and identity federation principles are considered advantageous.
The Backend Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain the core backend platform and services using Go, and contribute directly to the open-source OpenTDF project. Responsibilities include tackling complex engineering challenges in data security, scalability, and distributed systems within a multi-language environment, and engineering solutions for enterprise and federal customer deployments, including on-premise and air-gapped scenarios. The role also involves collaborating on the architecture and implementation of multi-language SDKs (Go, Java, JavaScript), mentoring fellow engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing, and developing well-defined written design documents to foster technical excellence.
Cybersecurity solutions for data protection and privacy
Virtru provides data protection and privacy solutions that ensure secure sharing, storage, and analysis of data throughout its lifecycle. The core of Virtru's offering is the Trusted Data Format (TDF), which allows users to maintain control over their data, ensuring it remains protected and accessible only to authorized individuals, regardless of where it is stored or shared. This platform is utilized by over 20,000 organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, government, and education, to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulatory requirements. Unlike many competitors, Virtru offers a suite of developer tools that can be integrated into existing applications and systems, allowing organizations to embed data protection seamlessly. The company's goal is to empower organizations to maintain control over their data while preventing breaches and ensuring compliance through subscription-based services and licensing agreements.