Software Engineer
OPSWAT
OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Software Engineer to join our team and grow in a professional, cloud-first environment. You’ll contribute to the development and operation of large-scale backend systems that serve tens of millions of requests per day. This is a great opportunity to work in a structured software development process and gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies and high-performance systems.
What You Will be Doing
- Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js as the main programming language.
- Work in a cloud-native environment (AWS), focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Participate in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems handling millions of daily requests.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure the stability and correctness of features.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile scrum environment to deliver high-quality software.
- Follow clearly defined and professional deployment processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and staging environments.
- Document your work and contribute to the team’s technical knowledge base.
- Learn and grow through mentorship, code reviews, and exposure to production systems.
What We Need from You
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with backend development in Node.js (via coursework, internships, or personal projects).
- Basic understanding of software development principles and common design patterns.
- Basic knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
- Exposure to or strong interest in cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
- Understanding of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
- Passionate about learning how large-scale systems are built and maintained in the real world.
- Willingness to follow and grow within professional development and deployment workflows.
It Would be Nice if You Had
- Experience or interest in Golang or C++.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Basic knowledge of Linux and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Datadog, Kibana).
- Interest or experience in the cybersecurity domain.
- Awareness of security standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001) is a plus.
Soft-skill
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to learn new development languages quickly and apply that knowledge effectively.
- Passionate about solving problems in an elegant and principled manner.
- Enthusiast about team work, learning and teaching.
- Ability to communicate and clarify requests.
OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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