Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Bellevue, WA
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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 developing and maintaining HashiCorp Vault. In this role, you will work closely with other engineers to design, implement, and secure scalable backend services using advanced cryptographic techniques. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building robust encryption solutions, enhancing security features, and collaborating on the development of new modules for Vault. Proficiency in Go is essential, along with a strong understanding of REST APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP), and experience with key management systems. This position requires deep knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols to address complex security challenges at scale within our rapidly growing product ecosystem.

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 protection features.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on cryptography best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest security trends and integrate new cryptographic algorithms.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
  • Proficient in cryptography and secure system design principles.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is required.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

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