Software Engineer

CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security

. Architect and create software solutions for complex, high-volume data environments .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing software solutions for high-volume data environments, with a strong focus on building robust APIs and optimizing data storage and warehousing solutions. Proficient in collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD environment.

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API DevelopmentRuby on RailsPython for Data PipelinesETL DevelopmentCloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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Hard Skills

Data StructuresAlgorithmsData Storage SolutionsHigh-Quality Software DevelopmentRelational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)Analytical Datastores (Iceberg, S3Tables)Performance AnalysisContinuous ImprovementUser-Facing Web ApplicationsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsETLMySQLPostgresPythonRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and create software solutions for complex, high-volume data environments
Maintain high coding standards through guidelines, code reviews, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data
Support management and optimization of data storage and warehousing solutions
Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external systems
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis
Participate in ETL development and data integration efforts
Ensure data quality and accessibility for analytics applications
Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from idea generation and design through prototyping, development, and production delivery
Collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates to understand customer problems and build solutions
Work autonomously and make independent decisions while collaborating across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building user-facing web applications
Experience designing powerful APIs
Experience scaling systems to handle growing volumes of data
Deep understanding of server-side logic, efficient data handling, and distributed systems
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical individuals
Comfort working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and user iteration
Experience building high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD development environment
Strong focus on user-oriented workflows and solutions
Experience with Ruby on Rails, Turbo Streams, Phlex, or RubyLLM
Experience with Python for data pipelines
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
Experience with analytical datastores such as Iceberg and S3Tables
Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Experience with ETL development and data integration
Experience with data structures, algorithms, data storage, and warehousing solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid leave for new parents
Emergency back-up care for all parents
Unlimited paid time off
Generous stock options