Senior Software Engineer – Platform

Pentera

. Design, build, and ship backend services on AWS serverless technologies from architecture through production .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeIsraelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing backend services using AWS serverless technologies, with a strong focus on infrastructure as code using Terraform and CI/CD pipeline optimization. Proven ability to mentor engineers and enhance code quality while ensuring security and observability in production environments.

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AWS Serverless TechnologiesInfrastructure As CodeCI/CD Pipeline ManagementDistributed Systems FundamentalsAI Coding Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentTerraformCI/CD PipelinesDistributed SystemsIAM SecurityObservability ToolsEvent-Driven ArchitectureCloudWatchDatadogOpenTelemetry

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitHubClaude CodeCursorCopilot

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInfrastructure ProductsHybrid SaaSHigh-Growth Startup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsJenkinsTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and ship backend services on AWS serverless technologies from architecture through production
Own infrastructure as code with Terraform, including IAM, queues, CloudFront/WAF, container registries, and deployment and rollback
Build the communication layer between the cloud and customer nodes, including authentication, command delivery, status reporting, and secure artifact delivery
Improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub so changes ship to production quickly and safely
Drive observability with Datadog, OpenTelemetry, and CloudWatch while maintaining cost efficiency at fleet scale
Take end-to-end responsibility from design to implementation
Raise the bar on code quality and operational readiness
Mentor other engineers
Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Copilot in the daily workflow and help the team get more value from them

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience building and shipping production backend systems
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, especially serverless and event-driven architectures
Production experience with infrastructure as code; Terraform preferred
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and release processes
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, including idempotency, retries, queues, and failure handling
Security-minded approach to IAM, secrets, and service-to-service authentication
Proven track record of owning features end-to-end, from initial design to production
Advanced proficiency with AI coding tools in real work
Experience with hybrid SaaS and on-prem products, or managing fleets of agents or edge devices
Experience with Datadog, OpenTelemetry, or large-scale observability
Background in cybersecurity or infrastructure-heavy products
Experience in a high-growth startup environment
DevOps experience is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and talented workforce
Inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace welcoming candidates from all backgrounds