Senior Software Engineer - Backend Graph

Backend Graph Software Engineer

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a passionate Backend Graph Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining product features of our IAM platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a high-impact startup while working on cutting-edge technologies in the field of identity and access management.

You will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for our IAM platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, other software engineers, and security experts to build product features that meet business objectives and security standards.
• Develop, maintain and scale Graph features that directly and indirectly support actionable customer intelligence across various products.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities to ensure visibility and compliance with regulatory requirements and operational health metrics.
• Continuously optimize and improve the performance, security, and scalability of the IAM platform through code reviews, testing, and refactoring.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in identity and access management, and leverage them to drive innovation and improve our platform.

You have:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• • Proven experience minimum 5+yrs in backend software development, with a focus on data modeling, data management, identity, security, or related areas.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Golang, Kotlin, Java.
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
  • Experience in optimization, building of databases, storage layer, query engine or adjacent tooling.
  • Experience with graph database systems (Neo4j, Neptune, others) or complex relational data models.
  • Knowledge of graph traversal patterns, Gremlin, and/or Cypher.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Our Culture:

We’re driven to build a strong company culture and are looking for individuals with solid alignment with our following guiding principles:

• Stay Customer Obsessed
• Iterate, Adapt, and Innovate
• Demonstrate a will to win
• Lead with Humility
• Act with Integrity
• Founder’s Mentality

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Parental leave
• Flexible Time Off
• Home Set up and Monthly Connectivity Stipend

At Veza, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range can be discussed with your recruiter for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for equity and a competitive benefits package.

Veza is proud to be an equal opportunity and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If a candidate with a disability requires an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [recruiting@veza.com>