Senior Software Engineer

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

Tenable is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is interested in building reliable and performant SaaS microservices. In this position, you will be part of a team responsible for large-scale cloud native SaaS applications in the field of Vulnerability Management.

Your Opportunity:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable, and high-performance systems with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and architects, to implement technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Provide input on architectural design and participate in technical planning to ensure long-term maintainability and compliance with standards.

• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing fixes to ensure system reliability.

• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Develop critical components and systems that drive business outcomes, while maintaining and enhancing core infrastructure for scalability and reliability. Participate in the design and development of new features, integrations, and enhancements to software applications, databases, and interfaces.

• Support and improve automated testing and deployment processes to ensure smooth delivery of new features and system updates.

• Collaborate with other senior engineers to drive the technical direction of projects and ensure high-quality software delivery.

What You'll Need:

• BSc in Computer Science or a related degree from a recognized institution, or a strong track record in server-side development with advanced technical skills.

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects and solve complex technical problems.

• Proficiency in at least one JVM language. An understanding and working knowledge of Groovy and/or Kotlin is highly preferred.

• Solid experience building scalable, distributed systems with an understanding of microservices architecture and API design.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with knowledge of best practices for deploying and maintaining cloud-based services. Prior experience with AWS is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience debugging and resolving production issues in complex systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and contribute to the technical growth of the team.

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This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Range
$137,500—$183,500 USD

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