Sr. Software Engineer - Security

As a Senior Software Engineer at ScienceLogic, your primary responsibilities include developing core platform security features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security-first development practices, and integrating security tools into development pipelines. You'll also engage in tech talks to foster a culture of secure engineering throughout the organization.

To qualify for a Senior Software Engineer position at ScienceLogic, candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or a closely related field, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering using languages such as Python, Go, or JavaScript. Additionally, strong knowledge and experience in security practices are a must.

Candidates applying for the Senior Software Engineer position at ScienceLogic should be well-versed in core programming languages like Python, Go, PHP, and JavaScript (node.js). Familiarity with secure coding practices is also preferred.

At ScienceLogic, promoting a security-first culture involves developing best practices in secure engineering, conducting coaching sessions on vulnerability remediation, and holding tech talks. The emphasis is on collaboration, ensuring every team member understands their role in maintaining security.

The work environment at ScienceLogic is dynamic and collaborative, aimed at fostering creativity and innovation. With options for remote work, the company supports a flexible work culture and provides various resources to ensure that engineers can work efficiently while promoting a strong sense of community.

When answering this question, reflect on specific instances where you implemented secure coding practices in your projects. Speak to your familiarity with security tools, vulnerabilities you've remediated, and how you've contributed to a security-oriented culture in previous roles.

Discuss strategies such as incorporating security checks in CI/CD pipelines, collaborating closely with security teams, and maintaining awareness of security standards and regulations. Highlight any tools you’ve used for vulnerability scanning or code reviews.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills related to security. Detail the challenge, your approach to addressing it, and the outcome. This showcases your practical experience in handling real-world issues.

Explain that a Senior Software Engineer is pivotal in mentoring junior staff, advocating for best practices, and being proactive about identifying potential security issues. Stress the importance of collaboration across teams to emphasize security.

Share your methods for staying informed, such as following specific security blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or taking relevant online courses. This shows your commitment to continuous learning in security.

Discuss your hands-on experience with deploying applications securely in cloud environments. Mention any specific tools or practices you have used to enhance security in these platforms.

Talk about your strategies for sharing knowledge, such as developing training sessions, providing workshops, or creating helpful resources and documentation. This shows your leadership potential and commitment to team development.

Discuss how you've integrated security into CI/CD pipelines. Highlight the importance of automated security testing and how it can help identify vulnerabilities early in the development process.

Mention specific tools you’re familiar with, such as static application security testing (SAST) tools, dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools, or dependency scanners. Provide an example of how you used these tools to mitigate security risks.

Choose a project you’re proud of where your contributions significantly enhanced security. Outline your role, the security features implemented, and how it positively impacted the project while ensuring compliance with necessary standards.