Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Armonk, NY
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25 days ago

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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 highly scalable cloud environment, contributing to the ongoing development of Vault’s core features.

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 and maintain documentation for cryptographic features and APIs.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure robustness against cryptographic attacks.

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 GCP is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with HashiCorp products, especially Vault, is preferred.

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