Lead Full Stack Security (Systems & Software) Engineering (GRC)

Salesforce

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bellevue, WA
Salary
$172,500–$260,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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TL;DR · Lead Full Stack Security (Systems & Software) Engineering (GRC)

JOB TITLE: Lead Full Stack Security (Systems & Software) Engineering (GRC) As a Lead Full Stack Security (Systems & Software) Engineering (GRC) engineer, you will join the team building a next-generation Security Assurance Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform. You will own the architecture, technical roadmap, and delivery of core engines, including policy as code, automated evidence collection, and risk evaluation. Your daily work involves architecting cloud-native microservices, designing extensible engines using Open Policy Agent (OPA), and integrating multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will utilize Python, Java, FastAPI, Spring Boot, and TypeScript to build production-grade software. The role solves complex regulatory challenges by mapping technical evidence against NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 standards while integrating AI coding assistants like Claude and Gemini into the engineering lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Own the architecture, technical roadmap, and delivery of the core engines for the Security Assurance GRC platform.
  • Architect resilient, cloud-native microservice architectures to process large-scale compliance telemetry and run risk evaluation engines.
  • Design and implement extensible Policy as Code and Compliance as Code engines using Open Policy Agent (OPA).
  • Lead the design of automated evidence collection pipelines integrating multi-cloud environments, identity providers, and enterprise security tools.
  • Build dynamic risk analysis engines that map continuous technical evidence against regulatory standards like NIST, ISO, and SOC 2.
  • Establish engineering standards, perform high-impact code reviews, and enforce secure coding guidelines across the organization.
  • Lead the adoption of AI coding assistants to improve team productivity, automate test generation, and streamline refactoring.
  • Mentor senior and mid-level engineers while leading cross-functional technical discussions across a geographically dispersed team.

What we're looking for

  • 10 to 12+ years of professional full stack software and systems engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Lead, Staff, or Principal Engineer capacity leading technical projects and distributed teams.
  • Deep mastery of Python and Java, including frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Flask, and Spring Boot.
  • Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
  • Expertise in relational databases, NoSQL, graph databases, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
  • Experience building systems for continuous control monitoring, automated audit trails, or policy engines like OPA with Rego.
  • A related technical degree is required.

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