Java Backend 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.
The Position
At OPSWAT, we’re on a mission to protect the world’s most critical infrastructure. As a U.S.-based cybersecurity leader, we specialize in developing solutions for threat prevention and process creation for secure data transfer and safe device access. With our rapidly growing R&D presence in Hungary, we are expanding the team behind our MetaDefender Sandbox.
The MetaDefender Sandbox is an advanced malware analysis solution that detects and analyzes zero-day and evasive threats using a combination of dynamic analysis, AI, and machine learning. It helps customers across the globe, including governments, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure operators, identify malicious behavior that traditional antivirus engines often miss. We are looking for a driven and passionate Java Backend Engineer to join our international Sandbox team. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from Hungary, Vietnam, Spain, and Georgia, and contribute to building scalable, cloud-enabled, and on-premise threat detection solutions that make a real difference in the cybersecurity landscape.
What You Will be Doing
- Working in close alignment with Engineering Manager and Product Owner: planning, designing, developing, and managing Java-based applications and software
- Analyzing requirements, exploring system features, and defining functionality of applications
- Proposing changes to the current Java codebase and following through with refactoring, changing and extending it
- Performing code reviews, writing unit tests
- Creating relevant documentation
- Providing recommendations for continuous improvement
- Providing mentorship for other members of the Engineering Team
What We Need from You
- 3+ years experience in Java development
- Solid programming and design skills in Java Core, Object Oriented Programming, design patterns, best practices
- Experience with Spring framework: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
- Experience with RESTful API and JSON data
- Experience with Jira, CD/CI, Git, SonarQube
- BSc or MSc in software engineering, Information Technology, Computer Sciences or Mathematics
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Willingness to deep dive into the codebase and have the motivation to reverse engineer
- It’s an advantage if you can use static and dynamic methods to analyze malicious scripts and documents
- It’s good to have experience with agile development methodologies
- Experience with Linux systems, Docker, Microservices, Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker swarm...) is nice to have
- Visual Basic and JavaScript experience is welcomed
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Stable, growing international company background with an exceptional customer group
- Opportunity to become familiar with the Cybersecurity space and malware analysis software
- The newest technology environment
- Extra benefits – supported sport activities (kettlebell training and football), massage, language courses, equipped kitchen etc.
- Attractive working environment – nice office full of accessories (fruits every day, coffee, breakfast, tea etc.)
- Regular team events and Happy Hour activities
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.
Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.