Backend Engineer (Go)

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

As a centralized management console, My OPSWAT Central Management delivers unified visibility, monitoring, and orchestration across OPSWAT’s entire security ecosystem. The platform enables organizations to manage multiple MetaDefender deployments from a single-pane-of-glass, supporting unified policy enforcement, real-time system monitoring, comprehensive reporting, and scalable operational oversight.

We are looking for hands-on Backend Developer to join My OPSWAT Central Management team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the full product lifecycle. You’ll also have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work, as your contributions help customers secure and manage their most critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize backend components for high-performance and scalable solutions.

• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, gRPC services, and backend tasks, including database management.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve functionality issues to ensure system reliability.

• Write clean, well-documented code and maintain technical diagrams.

• Analyze and optimize backend codebase for efficiency and scalability.

• Apply best practices in secure coding, authentication mechanisms, and cybersecurity.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years' experience in backend development using: Go, Java, Nodejs or Python.

• Minimum of 3+ recent years working with Go.

• Strong programming skills in Go Core, OOP, and Design Patterns.

• Experience with backend frameworks such as Gin, Echo, Go-kit

• Expertise in developing RESTful APIs, working with gRPC, and handling JSON data.

• Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, SSO, authentication mechanisms, and secure coding practices.

• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.

• Strong debugging skills, including static and dynamic analysis of malicious scripts and documents.

• Experience with Linux systems development, Docker, Microservices, and Kubernetes/Docker Swarm.

Nice-to-have

• Java, Java Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security.

• Angular, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML

• Experience working on platform-based or centralized products.

• Familiarity with JIRA, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and SonarQube.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Shell, etc.

• Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Cybersecurity domain experience (file security, device security, network security, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Mathematics.

Why you'll love working here

• Meaningful work alongside passionate colleagues.

• International working environment in a global leading cybersecurity product company.

• Attractive compensation package with regular performance assessments and salary reviews.

• 13th-month salary and performance-based bonuses.

• 100% salary and full insurance coverage during the probationary period.

• Comprehensive health care program (PVI) for employee and family members.

• 15+ paid days off per year.

• Employee recognition programs with quarterly, annual, and President’s Club awards.

• Employee stock options.

• Engaging team activities including team building, outings, sports, and trade union events.

• Modern open office located on the top floor in District 3, equipped with recreation areas, sports facilities, fresh fruits, coffee, and team.

OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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