Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: 25 days ago

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

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We are seeking a senior backend engineer with expertise in cryptography to join our team focused on developing and maintaining HashiCorp Vault. In this role, you will work closely with security experts to enhance the cryptographic features of Vault, ensuring robustness and scalability for enterprise-level clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing secure encryption algorithms, integrating third-party cryptographic libraries, and conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of data protection. Proficiency in Go is essential, along with a strong understanding of cryptography principles and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. This position requires an individual who can navigate complex security challenges while contributing to the growth of our highly scalable and mission-critical product.

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HashiCorp Vault Go AWS Kubernetes CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker GCP Terraform

What you'll do

Design and implement secure cryptographic algorithms for backend systems.
Optimize performance of encryption/decryption processes in HashiCorp Vault.
Ensure compliance with industry standards for data security and privacy.
Develop robust APIs for key management and access control functionalities.
Conduct code reviews to enhance the security posture of backend services.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in backend software development.
Proficient in at least one major programming language (e.g., Go, Java).
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure coding practices.
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP for deployment and management.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
Previous work on security-focused projects or products preferred.

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