Backend Software Engineer, Go, OpenTDF Platform

November 3

☕ Washington – Remote

Although this job is listed in Washington, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $140k - $190k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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Virtru

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Cybersecurity • Compliance • Software

Virtru is a data security company that specializes in secure collaboration and file sharing solutions. Their platform integrates with popular applications like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 to provide encrypted file sharing and email protection. With a focus on data-centric security, Virtru empowers organizations across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and government, to maintain control over sensitive data while ensuring compliance with strict security regulations.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2012

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Compliance

📋 Description

• Design, build, and maintain our core backend platform and services using Go. • Manage, maintain, and enhance multiple backend systems and services built with JavaScript and Node.js. • Contribute directly to the open-source OpenTDF project, shaping its future and ensuring its success. • Tackle complex engineering challenges related to data security, scalability, and distributed systems in a multi-language environment. • Engineer solutions for complex enterprise and federal customer deployments, including on-premise and air-gapped environments. • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or similar IaC platforms. • Collaborate on the architecture and implementation of our multi-language SDKs (Go, Java, JavaScript) to ensure they integrate seamlessly with the backend. • Mentor fellow engineers through constructive code reviews, pair programming, design discussions, and knowledge sharing. • Develop well-defined written design documents and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on backend development. • Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and experience building production-grade, scalable services with it. • Solid experience with JavaScript and Node.js for backend development, including managing production Node.js services. • Experience with both microservice and monolithic architectures, APIs (gRPC, REST), and distributed systems. • Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD principles. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or similar. • A demonstrated ability to independently own complex technical projects from design to deployment. • Deep experience in cryptography, including knowledge of cryptographic primitives, protocols, and secure key management. (Nice to have) • Deep understanding of identity federation principles beyond just protocol usage (OIDC, SAML), including experience designing or contributing to federated trust systems. (Nice to have) • Experience architecting for and deploying into complex customer environments, including on-premise, air-gapped, or sovereign clouds. (Nice to have) • Experience with modern API protocols like ConnectRPC. (Nice to have) • Familiarity with container standards and runtimes like the Open Container Initiative (OCI). (Nice to have) • Experience building and maintaining multi-language SDKs. (Nice to have) • Contributions to open-source projects, especially in the security or data space. (Nice to have) • Experience with other programming languages like Java, Python, or Rust. (Nice to have) • Demonstrable experience as an active contributor or maintainer of an established open-source project. (Nice to have)

🏖️ Benefits

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. • A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow. • Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! • Access to an Employee Assistance Program • Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs. • A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account • A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. • Competitive compensation • Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies • 401K contribution and stock options • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits • New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes • Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews