Associate Developer

At Arctic Wolf, we're redefining the cybersecurity landscape. With our employee Pack members, spread out globally, committed to setting new industry standards. Our accomplishments speak for themselves, from our recognition in the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 to winning the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a senior developer to be part of making this happen.

• About the Team

Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense (mEDR) is an AI-powered endpoint security solution that delivers continuous threat prevention, detection, and response. It leverages behavioral analytics and machine learning to identify sophisticated threats like ransomware and fileless malware. Fully integrated with Arctic Wolf’s SOC, it enables 24×7 expert monitoring and guided remediation. The solution scales across environments, helping organizations strengthen their endpoint security posture while reducing alert fatigue.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Associate Software Developer to join our growing mEDR team. You will work on building and enhancing backend systems that support endpoint telemetry processing, detection workflows, and operational reliability. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to make a real impact in the cybersecurity space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot

• Write clean, efficient, and testable code with proper documentation and unit testing

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using modern DevOps practices

• Work with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) to build, deploy, and manage microservices

• Collaborate with team members, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality features

• Monitor and optimize PostgreSQL database queries and schema design

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning

• Apply test-driven development (TDD) principles in day-to-day work

• Demonstrate a strong ability to write original code to solve complex problems without reliance on AI-generated solutions

• Contribute in an agile and fast-paced development environment with a strong sense of ownership

• Embrace cloud-native development practices with security fundamentals in mind

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot

• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI

• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases

• Basic understanding of cloud-native application development and deployment

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

• Team player with a high sense of ownership and urgency

• Outcome-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills

• Understanding of software security fundamentals

Nice to Have

• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

• Experience with security or endpoint data pipelines is a plus

• Understanding of message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)

• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks and build automation tools such as Maven/Gradle

Why Arctic Wolf?

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

·       Equity for all employees 

·       Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days 

·       Training and career development programs 

·       Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance. 

·       Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com.