Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity

About GeoComply
We’re GeoComply! We are at the forefront of geolocation, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies to help ensure regulatory compliance, combat bad online actors, alleviate user friction, and protect businesses from fraud.
Achieving significant business and revenue growth over the past three years and dubbed a tech “Unicorn,” GeoComply has been trusted by leading global brands and regulators for over ten years. Our compliance-grade geolocation technology solutions are installed on over 400 million devices and analyze over 12 billion transactions a year.
At the heart of it all is the people, united by a deep commitment to problem-solving and revolutionizing how people and businesses use the internet to instill confidence in every online interaction. With teams across five countries, three continents, and a global customer base, we have no plans to slow down.
The Sr Software Engineering, GeoGuard contributes to the success of the GeoGuard team by managing the design and implementation of new features and solutions, working closely with the Manager, technical product, DevOps, QA, and other teams. 
Reporting directly and taking direction from the Manager, technical product, this position develops and maintains GeoGuard’s products by architecting new components, troubleshooting problems, providing resolution, and ensuring that systems development follows the guidelines.

Accountabilities

• Provide technical guidance to developers
• Research new features, analyze requirements, estimate implementation; design software; code reviews; document solutions
• Design solutions, taking non-functional and operational requirements into consideration;
• Make a review of new build packages for customer releases
• Commit to agreed deadlines
• Contribute to establishing best development practices for the team
• Conduct research to determine the effectiveness of off-the-shelf products in building a new system
• Immediately notify the Manager in the following cases: a) if requirements are not stated clearly; b) there are factors that prevent completion of a task on time; c) there is a high probability that the task will not be completed with good quality

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GeoGuard products, continuously seeking new IP/network technology trends and related spoofing
• Assist in scoping requirements for development and maintenance of Platform test automation suites
• Assist in requirement gathering/compilation
• Consider scalability and hosting requirements of the codebase in order to ensure systems can scale as cost-effectively and reliably as possible
• Analyze critical production incidents and provide clear and fair analyses of the root cause, describe the mitigation steps and learnings in the incident report
• Seek to ensure the business team is aware of key decisions made in the development process, particularly as they relate to the choices made on important functionality included/excluded in each new release
• Participate in Quality Assurance of the software deliveries and actively seek to optimize efficiency and speed of test runs
• Ensure applications are continuously delivered with the requested level of quality
• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new developers
• Actively seek to share technical expertise with others
• Contribute to establishing best practices and processes for GeoGuard products
• Monitor and analyze effects of implemented changes on the production environment (issues resolved, KPI’s); actively encourage developers to monitor and analyze
• Maintain a good understanding of the features of the product and implications of changes on other products
• Fully understand features of 3rd party products and services that product team relies on for the product to function; establish good working relationships and communication channels with applicable 3rd parties to ensure their roadmaps align with the team’s roadmaps; for 3rd parties such as browsers/OS’s etc., ensure that all changes communicated by these entities are received as early as possible, studied and analyzed for an impact assessment on GeoGuard’s products and services and communicate any findings to the wider team
• Support customer’s inquiries
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s products, processes, and technologies.
• Understand the company’s vision, goals and strategy; actively contribute to the achievement of the goals and execution of the company’s strategy

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience with PHP and Python/Go. Experience leading technical teams is a plus
• Experience with cybersecurity is particularly valuable.
• Ability to research new technologies, deep knowledge of IP network/ CDN technologies, develop specifications, and code
• Problem-solver and solutions-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and schedule, collaborate with teams and follow up with team members on actions
• Good communication skills
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Good understanding of relational databases (if applicable)
• Experience working in a multinational team
• Experience using modern version control and project management systems
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or overtime in the event of emergencies on the project
• Striving for professional development
• Analytical skills
• Quick learner

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Interested in joining our team? Send us your resume and a cover letter. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Why GeoComply?
Joining the GeoComply team means you’ll be part of an award-winning company to work, learn and grow. We are fast-paced, high-impact, and have a can-do team culture.
To be successful in our organization, you need an eager attitude, professionalism, and the confidence to willingly work to prove yourself and your ideas, and earn the trust of the organization.
Here’s why we think you’d love working with us.
We’re working towards something bigWe’ve built a reputation as the global market leader for geolocation compliance solutions for over 10 years. We’re trusted by customers from all over the world, and the next few years will be particularly exciting as we continue to scale across new markets.
Our values aren’t just a buzzwordOur values are the foundation for what we as a company care about most. They signify the commitment we make to each other around how we act and what we stand for. They are our north star as we work together to build a company we’re all proud to be a part of. Learn more, here.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we areIn collaboration with our team and external partners, we promote DEI in our recruitment and hiring practices; scholarships and financial aid; training and mentorship programs; employee benefits, and more.
Learning is at the heart of our employee experienceAt GeoComply, we foster an environment that empowers every employee to gain the knowledge and abilities needed to perform at their very best and help our organization grow. From a professional development budget to local training opportunities, knowledge-sharing sessions and more, we are continually investing in employee career growth and development.
We believe in being a force for goodWe profoundly care about our impact on the world and strive to make meaningful contributions to the communities we work and live in. Our Impact division focuses on philanthropic and social responsibility initiatives, including supporting our local communities, advancing equality, and harnessing our technology to protect vulnerable groups. Learn more, here.
We care about our teamOur GeoComply team is talented, driven and hard-working, and is known for its positive attitude and energy.  At GeoComply, we take care of our employees with the total package. Team members are generously rewarded with competitive salaries, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program.
We value in-person collaborationGeoComply culture thrives on a dynamic mix of in-person energy and independent focus and we champion a hybrid work model that blends the energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. Our 3-day in-office policy fosters teamwork and innovation, while also recognizing the importance of individual work styles and needs.
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