Drata
Engineering
SeniorSoftwareEngineerII
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“Senior Software Engineer II at Drata. Skills: NodeJS, React, Cloud Hosting, API Development. Lead platform development. Make architecture decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver results; Immediate impact; Deliver value; Ensure quality in solutions; Ensure quality in software design
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Solve complex algorithmic problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience as a software engineer, 3+ years of experience with NodeJS, 3+ years of experience with React, Javascript, ES6, NodeJS, TypeORM, MySQL, Git, REST principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, network protocols, web services, one of the major cloud hosting systems (AWS, GCP, Azure), Self-directed, independent, and has experience owning complete features/products, Experience developing real-world web applications, Outstanding ability to negotiate difficult tradeoffs, Agile development experience, Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field, communication ability
Nice to Have
1+ years experience in NestJS, Jest, Redis, Terraform, ElasticSearch, Snowflake, Experience with compliance frameworks like SOC2, ISO27017, NIST etc., Bilingual in English & Spanish, Previous startup or scaling experience
What You'll Do.
Lead platform development
Make architecture decisions
Build clean applications
Develop specifications
Modify existing software
Participate in design
Participate in coding
Implement new systems
Maintain production systems
Coordinate engineering initiatives
Operate in distributed architecture
Build infrastructure for Big Data
Solve complex algorithmic problems
Architect highly scalable web applications
Run operational infrastructure
Collaborate with product managers
Define strategic solutions
Participate in agile refinement
Assist with server-side code
Assist with database architecture
Ensure quality in solutions
Ensure quality in software design
Participate in development lifecycle
Deliver code in agile team
Research technologies
Train on technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with design teams; Work with management; Work with other leads; Work with other architects; Work with other staff members; Deliver code in an agile team environment
Communication Scope
communication ability; negotiate difficult tradeoffs
Process & Methodology
Agile development experience
Full Job Description
Our Mission & Values: At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build. We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority. Our Culture & Work Style 🚀 At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from: - Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality): Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results. - Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact. - Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed): Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry. We pair that high-velocity culture with a thoughtful hybrid model because we believe flexibility and collaboration both matter. That’s why in the Bay we come together in-office Tuesday through Thursday our high‑impact collaboration days where teams align, strategize, and innovate. Mondays and Fridays are flexible, giving you space for focused work, balance, and autonomy. If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people where you’ll feel at home here. Why Join The Drata Team? The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth. - See the Speed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QidTdkGwKMY Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years - Hear the Voice of the Team https://drata.c
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