Backend Software Engineer for Threat Intel (Remote in EU or US East Coast)

As a Backend Software Engineer for Threat Intel at Abusix, you'll be responsible for contributing to architectural decisions, developing new data processing systems, collaborating with other teams, and improving existing data processing and internal APIs. You will play a vital role in building our threat intelligence analytics platform, ensuring our solutions not only meet current market needs but are also scalable for future growth.

To succeed as a Backend Software Engineer for Threat Intel at Abusix, you need excellent communication skills in English, proficiency in Javascript/Typescript and Node.js, as well as familiarity with relational databases. Experience in threat intelligence, working with AWS, Docker, and Git Version Control is also essential. We value team players who prioritize code quality and are open to giving and receiving feedback.

The impact of a Backend Software Engineer for Threat Intel on Abusix projects is significant. By developing proof-of-concept technologies and collaborating with various teams, you will enhance our threat intelligence products and integrate them into our abuse-handling services. Your contributions will improve our overall data processing capabilities and create more effective security insights for our customers.

At Abusix, the work environment for a Backend Software Engineer for Threat Intel is fully remote, offering flexibility and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive culture. We emphasize transparency, respect, and teamwork, ensuring that all team members have the support they need to grow and succeed while making a meaningful impact on online security.

Backend Software Engineers for Threat Intel at Abusix enjoy a variety of benefits, including competitive pay based on location, a flexible remote workplace, learning and development budgets, and a stimulating work environment with the latest technology. Additional perks such as health insurance, generous PTO, and a collaborative culture make working at Abusix a rewarding experience.

Sharing specific examples of your past experience working with threat intelligence will highlight your hands-on knowledge and show how you can contribute effectively to Abusix. Discuss any relevant projects where you contributed to data processing or analytics and share your understanding of how to meet the needs of Security Analysts and Threat Hunters.

In your response, detail a specific project where your contributions led to measurable improvements in performance or efficiency. Focus on your problem-solving approach, the technologies you utilized, and the outcomes achieved, all of which are relevant to Abusix's goals for high-throughput data processing systems.

Discuss your strategies for writing clean code, including adherence to best practices and your approach to collaborative code reviews. Emphasize your belief in the importance of maintainability and how you’ve employed tools or processes to facilitate high-quality coding standards in your team.

When discussing your tech stack, specifically mention your experience with Javascript/Typescript and Node.js, as well as any familiarity with tools like Kafka, AWS, or Docker. Relate your experience directly to the requirements outlined by Abusix to show that you’ll be a great fit for their projects.

Provide examples of situations where you welcomed constructive feedback and how you used it to enhance your work. Additionally, explain your strategies for overcoming challenges, emphasizing open communication and collaboration within your teams, which aligns perfectly with the values at Abusix.

Share a scenario where you took full responsibility for a project, detailing your thought process and decision-making. Highlight how that experience aligns with Abusix's value of ownership and your commitment to seeing tasks through to completion while ensuring team collaboration.

Express your passion for cybersecurity and how the mission of Abusix resonates with you. Discuss your enthusiasm for being part of a cutting-edge team contributing to safer online environments while emphasizing your desire to learn and grow in this vital industry.

Mention your strategies for keeping yourself informed, such as attending webinars, reading industry publications, or participating in relevant online communities. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and aligns well with the culture of innovation at Abusix.

Ideal responses would involve describing a specific cross-functional collaboration experience, detailing how you communicated effectively among team members and ensured alignment with shared goals. Highlight how you value teamwork, which is central to Abusix’s collaborative environment.

When answering this, reflect on your desire for professional growth, the opportunity to impact an exciting mission, and your interest in joining a values-driven team. Mention how you look forward to contributing your skills while gaining new knowledge from a supportive environment.