Software Engineer (Backend)

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Big Data • Information Technology • Security • Software • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Role

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss.
Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.

  • We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011
  • Over 3000 customers trust Bitsight
  • Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer and team player to join one of our multicultural Engineering teams, focusing on our Third Party Risk Management business. 

As a Software Engineer II, you are known for thinking on your feet, learning quickly, and owning a problem to resolution. You enjoy solving complex problems while contributing with new ideas and techniques, leading to continuous improvement for the team. You enjoy close collaboration to find better ways to deliver great quality software in a high-trust Engineering culture. 

Apart from domain skills, what we truly value are strong generalists: those with the critical thinking skills to use a variety of technologies & languages and pick up new concepts when needed. We deliver well-tested, high-quality code in a continuous delivery environment.

Requirements:

  • Curious and with a growth mindset. Have a passion for continuous learning, seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge, and stretching yourself and others to achieve goals.

  • Two (2) years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer, and experience building customer facing SaaS products as part of an engineering team.

  • Proficient in Python.

  • Experience maintaining, building, and optimizing REST APIs.

  • Experience with CI/CD (e.g. Jenkins) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Experience with AWS.

  • Solid understanding of the development lifecycle from planning to testing and deployment.

  • Responsible, team-oriented, and well-organized.

  • Results driven. You don’t want to just write code, you want to ship code that is loved by customers.

  • Excellent communication skills in English - both written and spoken.

Preferred:
  • Experience with Django, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy.

  • Experience with Micro Services architecture.

  • Able to own well defined features from technical design through completion, and deliver on commitments.

Diversity. Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read.  Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.  We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants:

Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
800 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties.

Founded in 2011, Bitsight Security Ratings Platform applies sophisticated algorithms, producing daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, to help manage third party risk, underwrite cyber insurance policies, benchmark performance, conduct M&A due diligence and assess aggregate risk. Organizations worldwide, including seven of the top 10 cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and 3 of the top 5 investment banks use BitSight’s proven Security Ratings technology on a daily basis to make integral risk and business decisions. With over 3,000 customers and the largest ecosystem of users and information, BitSight is the most widely used Security Ratings Service.

Why Work With Us

Grow your career with the company that's building the future of cybersecurity with the brightest minds working together to solve tomorrow’s challenges.

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