iO Associates - US | Backend Engineer - NYC Hybrid

About the RoleWe are on a mission to revolutionize how security and DevOps teams address cloud security management. We are building a platform that provides immediate fixes for infrastructure as code deployments, eliminating the need for manual remediation efforts. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time to address security vulnerabilities, as a majority of cloud breaches stem from misconfigurations.As part of a seed-funded startup, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction and contributing to a positive team culture. We value ownership, continuous learning, and a strong work ethic.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain backend services that power our AI engine, enabling data ingestion, insight generation, and delivering valuable information to customers.Design and build robust APIs using GraphQL and REST.Develop and implement parsers for various Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) languages to translate AI-generated fixes into actionable code modifications for our customers.Ensure secure and reliable deployment of services within a microservices architecture.Analyze data to identify key insights that inform product decisions and enhance the performance of our AI-driven remediation engine.Contribute to various aspects of the business as needed, reflecting the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a growing startup.Qualifications5+ years of experience in backend software development.Proven experience in API design using OpenAPI specifications.Expertise in using Typescript and Javascript for Node.js applications.Strong understanding of API design principles, including schema definition for GraphQL and REST.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Proficiency in SQL, including the ability to query, join datasets, perform data transformations, and execute aggregation operations.Experience in backend service development using both loosely typed (e.g., Javascript, Python) and strongly typed languages (e.g., Java, Go).Proven ability to design and work with relational and key-value databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.Preferred QualificationsExperience in developing data solutions for security products and a strong understanding of security data.Expertise in developing parsers and metaprogramming, or experience with creating developer productivity frameworkslibraries.Strong proficiency in Go.Advanced knowledge of GraphQL API design.Experience building and operating production workloads on public cloud providers using Infrastructure as Code.3+ years of experience with Type-Safe languages.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and independently identify and address critical issues.Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud architecture best practices.Strong preference for candidates located in NYC or with demonstrated experience in successful remote work arrangements.Desired Skills and ExperiencePython, Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL

Created: 2025-01-14