Lead Developer – Security Application Development (Back-End)

CBTS•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CBTS Cloud Practice is a dynamic, fast‑paced environment delivering modern public and private cloud solutions for enterprise customers. We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer – Cloud Security & Back-End Engineering who combines strong back-end development expertise with hands-on cloud security automation and security operations support. This role is responsible for designing and developing scalable, secure back-end services, building and supporting cloud security automation solutions, and serving as a technical escalation point for Security Operations teams. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, technically strong, and passionate about applying automation and modern cloud architectures to solve complex security and application challenges.

Requirements

Strong experience in Back-End Development using one or more of:
Java & Spring Boot
Node.js
C# / .NET
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
Strong understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MS SQL) and data modeling
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven, and Docker
Hands-on experience with security automation and workflow orchestration
Strong Python scripting skills
Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms
Solid understanding of:
Incident response workflows
Security operations processes
Cloud security concepts and tooling
Technical leadership and mentoring capability
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Customer-focused mindset with attention to quality and outcomes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ownership, accountability, and proactive approach to improvement
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
8–12 years of overall experience in software development, cloud engineering, or security engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience in enterprise or managed services environments preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, high-performance back-end systems
Build and maintain RESTful APIs, integration services, and server-side logic for enterprise-scale applications
Implement microservices-based architectures using modern frameworks such as Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or .NET
Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security through clean code practices and database tuning
Integrate authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms into application platforms
Guide code reviews, enforce development standards, and mentor junior engineers
Design, build, and maintain security automation workflows across SOAR and security platforms, including:
Cortex XSOAR
Microsoft Sentinel
Dropzone AI
Other SIEM, EDR, and cloud security tools
Develop automation scripts and integrations using Python
Create and optimize queries, detections, analytics, and dashboards for SIEM and EDR platforms
Improve incident response efficiency by reducing manual investigation effort through automation
Support security product development and enhancement initiatives within the Cloud Practice
Act as a technical escalation point for SOC Analysts and Security Engineers
Assist teams with operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of security tools
Analyze alert and investigation patterns to identify opportunities for workflow and tooling improvement
Perform root-cause analysis of incidents and platform issues to improve future response
Deliver technical training to SOC Analysts, Engineers, and customers on third-party security tools and automation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
Cloud Engineers
Practice Principals
Account Executives
Enterprise and Security Architects
Participate in customer environment assessments, requirements definition, and solution design
Create documentation, best practices, and operational runbooks