Backend Engineer (Mid Level)

Avalor is applying its data expertise to security, enabling companies to better understand and manage risk. We have both a rich data platform and security modules that tap into the platform to provide immediate benefits to our customers. We have built and patented a Data Fabric for Security™. It curates data from hundreds of security and business tools and contextualizes that data to help companies understand and address their riskiest problems. Our Unified Vulnerability Management module is our first module to tap into the power of our data fabric, enabling companies to create custom contextualized risk scores and tailored workflows to reduce risk. If you’re passionate about data models and helping companies improve their security posture, we’d love to have your talents here at Avalor as we work to make the world a more secure place.

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our cutting-edge applications and services that help our customers manage huge amounts of their security data.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services within a microservices architecture using Java /Spring Boot and Python
- Deliver high quality features for our high-scale web environment
- Monitor the performance and cost of the services in production
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our technology stack and development processes
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers and UX/UI designers.

REQUIREMENTS

- 2+ years of proven backend development experience
- Experience working in a microservices environment, including AWS, Kubernetes, SQS, and Tilt
- Proficiency in various data stores such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB & Snowflake
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and deliver innovative solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in frontend development using React - an advantage