Senior Backend Engineer

Pentera•Los Angeles, CA

5h•$180,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a senior, hands-on Backend Engineer to join our Application team and help build the core systems behind Pentera’s automated security validation platform. In this role, you will work on large-scale backend services that support our SaaS and on-prem products, including systems that enable intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making across the platform. You will take ownership of complex backend components and contribute to technical decisions that shape how the platform evolves at scale. This is a role for an experienced individual contributor who enjoys deep technical challenges, end-to-end ownership, and building reliable systems in a highly complex domain.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer in an Agile development environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong proficiency in Java or Python
Proven experience designing and operating backend systems using RESTful APIs and microservice architectures
Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and writing clean, maintainable code
Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB (Atlas)
Hands-on experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
Clear communication and strong collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional backend languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js
Experience working with Docker and containerized environments
Familiarity with Linux environments and security-related concepts
Experience working with graph databases such as Neo4j
Exposure to security-focused tooling or penetration testing frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, and maintenance of core backend services for Pentera’s SaaS and on-prem platforms
Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions that support enterprise-scale usage
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservice-based architectures that enable complex product workflows
Take end-to-end ownership of features, from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and production monitoring
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making as a senior individual contributor
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, QA, and research teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Review code and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback to uphold engineering standards
Investigate and resolve complex production issues and performance bottlenecks
Continuously improve backend reliability, scalability, and maintainability