Senior Backend Engineer (Cryptography) - Hashicorp Vault

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
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 other engineers to design, implement, and secure scalable backend services using advanced cryptographic techniques. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building robust encryption solutions, integrating security features into the platform, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficiency in Go is essential, along with experience in Python or JavaScript for scripting tasks. Strong knowledge of cryptography principles, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) is required. This position involves tackling complex security challenges at scale within a fast-growing startup environment.

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HashiCorp Vault Python Go REST APIs JSON Web Tokens (JWT) OAuth 2.0 CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL Cryptography Standards Git GitHub

What you'll do

Design and implement secure cryptographic algorithms for backend systems.
Optimize performance of encryption and 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

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

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