Remote Backend Developer II at Contrast Security in Richmond, VA

Contrast Security is the world's leading provider of security technology that enables software applications to protect themselves against cyberattacks, heralding the new era of self-protecting software. Contrast's patented deep security instrumentation is the breakthrough technology that enables highly accurate assessment and always-on protection of an entire application portfolio, without... disruptive scanning or expensive security experts. Only Contrast has sensors that work actively inside applications to uncover vulnerabilities, prevent data breaches, and secure the entire enterprise from development to operations, to production. About the Position Are you interested in pursuing a life-changing experience in the field of application security and continuous delivery? Contrast is looking for an enthusiastic engineer who enjoys taking on any challenges thrown at them. This person should take a holistic view of our application architecture with sincere attention to quality, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. This team is tasked with the unique opportunity to advance our runtime and pre-compile code analysis capabilities. This includes providing enhanced techniques to improve code analysis accuracy, findings, and reporting. It will also include driving and leading the next generation of products and offerings to make the Contrast platform the choice for code analysis tools among developers and security professionals. Ideal candidates should have a background in designing, developing, and deploying distributed systems and components. Our engineering team has a strong spirit of entrepreneurship. Every team member has joined us over our 5-year history because they want to be part of a high-performing team and go through the startup experience. We look for candidates that share similar goals and beliefs about the work and the team they want to be a part of. This can be a fully remote position anywhere in the U.S. Responsibilities Collaborate with UX, Product, and Engineering to architect elegant APIs and Data Models Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve developer productivity and improve quality Proficient in designing highly tuned and efficient automated build pipelines Participate in constant collaboration with teammates in the form of pair programming, group code reviews, and pull requests before merging Work with UX and Product teams to build amazing, jaw-dropping features Deploys: our engineers deploy multiple times a day to our AWS infrastructure Technical support: Our engineers don't just release code in the wild. When our customers have issues, we have to jump in and give them help About You You have at least two years of experience architecting modern, scalable and high-performing commercial or enterprise applications You have strong communication skills You ask questions, let others know when you need help, and tell others what you need You have experience working in Java/Spring to design and implement robust and scalable API's You have an eye for quality and be interested in using tools/frameworks like TestNG, Mockito, etc AWS Services: S3, EC2, CloudFront, Lambda, EKS You're a problem solver. You believe the best work is the result of finding the simplest solution to complex challenges Your code is clean, your designs are elegant, and you are constantly refactoring You own your work. Whether a nasty bug or an awesome feature, you put your name on every line of code What We Offer Competitive Compensation Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) plan Flexible paid time off #LI-RH1 We are changing the world of software security. Do it with us. We believe in what we do and are passionate about helping our customers secure their business. If you're looking for a challenge and want to enjoy where you work, you'll love Contrast Security. Contrast Security is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Contrast Security is an equal opportunity employer and our team is comprised of individuals from many diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and locations. By submitting your application, you are providing Personal Information about yourself (cover letter, resume, email address, etc.) and hereby give your consent for Contrast Security, Inc. and/or our HR-related Service Providers, to use this information for the purpose of processing, evaluating and responding to your application for current and future career opportunities. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area or are applying for a position in the European Economic Area, Salary Range: $80K -- $100K Minimum Qualification Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications