Netcraft
Cybersecurity
BackendSoftwareEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Backend Software Engineer at Netcraft. Skills: Backend Engineering, Cybercrime Detection, Kubernetes, Go, TypeScript. Design features and improvements. Consider non-functional requirements”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Incident response; Troubleshooting
US citizen, Ability to obtain security clearance, Overlap with UK hours, US on-call roster
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience developing backend systems, Experience with Golang or Typescript, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with Terraform, Experience using AWS services, Experience with SQL databases, Experience with Git, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Based in the United States, United States citizen, Overlap 2 hours with UK hours
Nice to Have
East Coast-based candidate
What You'll Do.
Design features and improvements
Consider non-functional requirements
Maintain existing systems
Ensure system stability
Ensure system maintainability
Ensure operational reliability
Test work to high standard
Document work to high standard
Take responsibility for maintenance
Take responsibility for stability
Respond to issues with urgency
Implement long-term fixes
Identify scaling bottlenecks
Resolve scaling bottlenecks
Be conscious of running costs
Collaborate with engineering teams
Ensure service integration
Work with cross-functional stakeholders
Identify system improvements
Identify process improvements
Work effectively across time zones
Communicate decisions clearly
Provide infrastructure review
Provide infrastructure approval
Provide incident response
Participate in US on-call roster
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Globally distributed colleagues; Other engineering teams; Cross-functional stakeholders; UK team; US on-call roster
Communication Scope
Written communication; Async communication
Full Job Description
About Netcraft Netcraft is the global leader in cybercrime detection and disruption. We’re a trusted partner for three of the four largest companies in the world and many large governments. We've blocked almost 200 million cyber-attacks to date, and we take down around 33% of the world's phishing attacks. Our purpose and passion are focused on just one thing: protecting the world from cybercrime. That passion shapes how we work, too. We’re proud of our talented team and the value each person brings, and we’ve built a workplace where people feel supported and inspired. From strong benefits and wellness programs to meaningful collaboration and team connection. The Role We’re searching for a Backend Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team as our first US based backend engineer. Based in the US, you’ll report to one of our Engineering Team Leads and work on the backend of a range of Internet exploration and cybercrime detection and disruption services, as well as provide infrastructure support when needed. A key part of this role is maintaining and improving existing applications in a FedRAMP environment, as well as new applications that support our core services. These systems are critical to the operation of our products, and the role requires engineers who take ownership of production systems and care deeply about their reliability, performance, and stability. Most of your time will be spent on core feature development for the Deep & Dark Web product, working in Go and TypeScript on a Kubernetes-based platform. You'll own the deployment configuration for services you maintain, using Terraform and Kubernetes manifests. You'll have access to cutting-edge AI development tools as part of a company-wide initiative to integrate AI into our engineering workflows. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working on real-world production systems, taking ownership of services, and improving platforms over time. You communicate clearly in writing, as your glob
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