Lead Developer

Job Description

As a Lead Developer in the Distributed Systems space, you'll work with the teams that builds large-scale solutions for cyber security use cases. We collect millions of data points per second from our customers s data sources. Our teams design, builds and runs distributed systems that archive and search that data, to improve our customers security posture. The Lead developer is responsible for providing multiple teams technical direction to deliver high value, performant software solutions. The lead developer will provide technical guidance and direction to multiple teams of developers through the design, implementation and automated/integration testing of our software. They will also provide guidance on best practices for running, monitoring, and maintaining our system. In addition, they indirectly influence the work of the department and closely related Arctic Wolf teams. Responsibilities Include: Act as a mentor to R&D technical leaders. Apply broad expertise and knowledge in highly-specialized fields or several related disciplines. Lead and contribute to the development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility. About You you're a highly-advanced software developer who makes important product decisions regarding direction and scope. You make strategic decisions about which team members should work on which areas of a project, and provide technical and professional leadership for the developers. You identify and collaborate with multiple teams or organizations, and have a deep understanding of software systems that span multiple teams. In addition, you are comfortable presenting to the executive team. You should have extensive work experience in the following areas: Significant experience with working on backend systems Excited about working in the big data space Relevant experience developing software in either Python, Go, or other similar languages Comprehensive experience in software development of event-driven services and web APIs. Experience with Amazon Web Services or other cloud platforms, preferably with distributed object storage and parallel computing (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB). Ability to work cohesively within a team and habitually spread knowledge in various forms (verbally, documentation) Ability, comfort, and interest in picking up new technologies and frameworks which you may not be familiar with Understanding of Kubernetes. In addition, you have proven leadership experience from previous projects, regardless of title held. You have the ability to perform programming tasks and large engineering projects with Independence and expertise. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring other staff members and will regularly lead technical projects. You have a high level of mastery over software development best practices and building reusable design patterns. Previous security experience is preferred but not required. We provide all the cybersecurity training you need during onboarding and on-the-job training. 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 Security Requirements Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). Background checks are required for this position.