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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting highly concurrent, distributed backend systems using Go, with a strong focus on secure network protocols and cryptographic systems. Proven ability to mentor engineers, drive design decisions, and collaborate across teams to align engineering execution with business objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Go (Golang) ExpertiseDistributed Systems ArchitectureNetwork Protocols and CryptographyCloud-Native Deployment ModelsMentoring and Coaching Engineers
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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentAPI Design (gRPC/Protobuf, RESTful)Concurrent Systems DesignNetwork Service DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationPerformance OptimizationSecurity Standards ImplementationKey ManagementTLS/mTLS ApplicationAnalytical Problem-Solving
Soft Skills
Cross-Team CollaborationAdvanced Technical CommunicationConceptual ThinkingRelationship BuildingPersuasion Skills
Tools & Technologies
AWSCloud ProvidersDistributed Systems ToolsCryptography LibrariesNetworking Libraries
Industry Keywords
Software EngineeringTechnical DirectionEngineering StandardsMulti-Cloud EnvironmentsSubject Matter Expert
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudDistributed SystemsGRPCGo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design the architecture and technical direction of highly concurrent, distributed backend systems in Go
- Set engineering standards across multiple teams within StrongDM and Delinea
- Drive design decisions for the proxy data plane, including gateways and relays, and control-plane services
- Evaluate tradeoffs involving complex and ambiguous technical problems
- Partner with architects, product managers, and DevOps/SRE leadership on multi-quarter system roadmaps
- Serve as a subject matter expert on secure network protocols and cryptographic systems
- Guide the application of TLS/mTLS, credential brokering, and key management across the platform
- Lead cross-team code and design reviews
- Coach engineers on performance, security, and maintainability standards
- Investigate and resolve challenging technical issues in distributed, multi-cloud production environments
- Author and maintain architectural and technical strategy documentation
- Mentor engineers and potentially direct the work of others
- Build cross-team relationships aligning engineering execution with company objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of professional experience working as a software engineer
- Deep expertise in Go (Golang), distributed systems, and backend/network service development at scale
- Experience architecting highly concurrent, distributed systems
- Experience with Go’s standard networking and cryptography libraries
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, network protocols, and API design (gRPC/Protobuf and/or RESTful APIs)
- Experience with AWS or another major cloud provider
- Experience with cloud-native deployment models at production scale
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to convey advanced technical concepts and persuade diverse stakeholders and audiences
- Ability to build formal working relationships and coordinate across multiple teams and functions
- Conceptual thinking skills sufficient to understand advanced technical issues and their broader implications for the business
- Demonstrated track record mentoring engineers and being recognized as a subject matter expert
- Must not require any type of US work authorization now or in the future, including F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, and J1
- Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background check, education verification, and employment verification upon conditional offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Offers equity
- Meaningful bonus program
- Healthcare insurance
- Pension/retirement matching
- Comprehensive life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Time off plans
- Paid company holidays
- Career progression opportunities
- Meaningful work
- Culture of innovation
- Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action