Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Security

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Tenable Cloud Security was born out of the acquisition of Ermetic, an innovative cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) company, and a leading provider of cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM). The acquisition combines two cybersecurity innovators and marks an important milestone in Tenable’s mission to shift organizations to proactive security. The combination of Tenable and Ermetic offerings will add capabilities to deliver market-leading contextual risk visibility, prioritization and remediation across infrastructure and identities, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Your Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable, and high-performance systems with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and architects, to implement technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Provide input on architectural design and participate in technical planning to ensure long-term maintainability and compliance with standards.

• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing fixes to ensure system reliability.

• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your Opportunity:

• Develop critical components and systems that drive business outcomes, while maintaining and enhancing core infrastructure for scalability and reliability.

• Participate in the design and development of new features, integrations, and enhancements to software applications, databases, and interfaces.

• Support and improve automated testing and deployment processes to ensure smooth delivery of new features and system updates.

• Collaborate with other senior engineers to drive the technical direction of projects and ensure high-quality software delivery.

What You’ll Need:

• BSc in Computer Science or a related degree from a recognized institution, or a strong track record in server-side development with advanced technical skills.

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a demonstrated ability to work on large-scale projects and solve complex technical problems.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, Go, or Python, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

• Solid experience building scalable, distributed systems with an understanding of microservices architecture and API design.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with knowledge of best practices for deploying and maintaining cloud-based services.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience debugging and resolving production issues in complex systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and contribute to the technical growth of the team.

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