Software Engineer - Java, Kafka

Tenable, Inc.•Columbia, MD

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Tenable’s core engineering team to design and scale cloud-native search solutions and microservices. You will build highly reliable infrastructure that processes evolving customer data landscapes, ensuring our cyber security platform remains performant and state-of-the-art.

Requirements

3–5 years in software development with a focus on distributed systems.
Proficiency in Kotlin or Java (and a willingness to adapt to new languages).
Hands-on experience with Snowflake, CockroachDB, Kafka, or similar operational datastores.
Strong background in Kubernetes and containerized microservice architectures.
Proven ability to design and execute highly technical projects within an Agile environment.
Accountability for production software and a drive to lead/independently manage projects.
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Must be US Citizen.

Responsibilities

Build the Backbone: Craft high-performance "plumbing" for data ingestion, storage, and retrieval. You aren't just moving data; you are building the services that manage it.
Modern Tech Stack: Work extensively with Kotlin, Java, Snowflake, and CockroachDB to drive innovation in our global distributed systems.
Architecture & Influence: Get in on the ground floor to contribute to design and architectural decisions.
Growth: Utilize a dedicated training budget for conferences and workshops to keep your skills sharp.
Collaborate: Partner with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to iterate on world-class security products.