Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Atlanta, GA
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TL;DR · Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

We are seeking a senior backend engineer with expertise in cryptography to join our team focused on enhancing HashiCorp Vault. In this role, you will work closely with security and infrastructure teams to develop robust encryption solutions that protect sensitive data at scale. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing secure APIs, integrating cryptographic algorithms into Vault’s architecture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficiency in Go is essential, along with experience in Python or Ruby for scripting tasks. Strong knowledge of cryptography principles, such as key management and encryption protocols, is required. This position involves tackling complex security challenges within a fast-growing cloud infrastructure environment, where your contributions will directly impact the reliability and security of our clients’ data systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure cryptographic solutions for HashiCorp Vault.
  • Optimize backend systems to enhance performance and scalability of encryption services.
  • Develop robust APIs for key management and data encryption functionalities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in cryptography practices.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on cryptographic best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in backend software development.
  • Proven expertise in cryptography and secure system design.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud services like AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

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