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Expert Backend Engineer

Wiz, Inc.

Salary not disclosed

London, UKOn-siteadvanced

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Description

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
  • 6 + years of experience with Backend Engineering in a high-level programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Golang).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with microservices based architecture.
  • Experience with databases and message queue technologies.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
  • Familiarity or experience with Golang, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Neptune, Docker, and Kubernetes.

About the Job

We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our expanding R&D team and help drive the growth of Wiz. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining large-scale distributed components that power Wiz. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about tackling scaling challenges and take pride in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Join us in our mission to secure the cloud.

Our tech stack includes a multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud) with Golang, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Neptune, Docker, Kubernetes, and more.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end development of backend software components (research, design, development, testing, rollout, monitoring).
  • Contributing to technological and architectural decisions.
  • Conducting design and code reviews.
  • Analysing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various backend system components.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Frontend, DevOps) to deliver top-tier features.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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