Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NY
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 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 modules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficiency in Go or Python is essential, along with experience in cryptography libraries such as Bouncy Castle or OpenSSL. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Kubernetes will be beneficial. This position requires a deep understanding of security protocols and the ability to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

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HashiCorp Vault Python Go REST API JSON Web Tokens (JWT) OAuth 2.0 Docker Kubernetes CI/CD AWS PostgreSQL Git Swagger/OpenAPI

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 existing services.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in backend software development.
Proficient in cryptography and secure system design principles.
Strong understanding of HashiCorp Vault or similar secret management systems.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Expertise in at least one programming language: Go, Python, Java, or C#.
Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

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