Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of an innovative, cloud-hosted educational technology platform focused on immersive cybersecurity training. This role combines technical expertise with hands-on development, requiring strong foundational engineering skills and enthusiasm for creating scalable, user-centric software solutions. The position is remote and requires a collaborative approach to implementing an immersive cyber education experience. This role is for a full-stack developer who will work closely with both engineering and UX professionals, contributing to feature ideation, design, and development.
You will guide the team in designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs by employing concepts like API First Design. Following service-oriented architecture principles, you will build and improve a robust Typescript backend connected to a React frontend. A key focus will be developing the service's ability to deploy and manage virtual cyber training environments in Azure cloud infrastructure. Most importantly, you'll work closely with various stakeholders to facilitate dynamic Cyber Range building, ensuring these specialized environments meet training requirements and can be rapidly deployed on demand, monitored, and cleaned up.
About Circadence
Circadence has leveraged its history of software advancement, multi-player game development, and a deep understanding of application optimization to offer Project Ares ・・ the only fully immersive, on-demand, cyber range-based cybersecurity training platform in the market today. Project Ares provides cybersecurity teams the opportunity to practice skills and hone tactics in realistic, mission-specific virtual environments with real-world tools, and network activity, available 24/7 worldwide. The Circadence portfolio is expanding rapidly and includes other emerging SaaS and PaaS Cyber Security product lines from security awareness to expert cyber security training and operational platforms supporting both commercial and government customers.
How You Will Add Value
ﾂｷ Lead development of the Project Ares ・・Range Service・・ and associated monitoring and administration components, a critical piece of Project Ares that is responsible for on-demand orchestration and configuration of cyber range environments, including architecting, implementing, and establishing test cases.
ﾂｷ Drive technical decisions and establish best practices for RESTful API development using standards like OpenAPI
ﾂｷ Mentor junior engineers on the team and foster an empathetic and collaborative development environment
ﾂｷ Design and implement scalable services in TypeScript that integrate with Azure cloud services
ﾂｷ Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation for internal and external stakeholders
ﾂｷ Conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and knowledge sharing
ﾂｷ Establish monitoring and alerting for production services to ensure high availability
ﾂｷ Proactively identify and address technical debt to maintain system health
ﾂｷ Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
Required Skills & Experience
ﾂｷ 6+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3 years of full-stack development
ﾂｷ Strong proficiency in Typescript and React
ﾂｷ Experience building RESTful APIs
ﾂｷ Understanding of service-oriented design principles
ﾂｷ Familiarity with API-first development approaches
ﾂｷ Experience writing automated tests
ﾂｷ Experience using CI/CD pipelines
ﾂｷ BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related field, or equivalent industry experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
ﾂｷ Experience with Azure ARM templates and infrastructure as code
ﾂｷ Experience with Azure cloud services
ﾂｷ Familiarity with Azure SDK
ﾂｷ Proven track record of technical leadership in small teams
ﾂｷ Experience with event-driven architecture patterns
ﾂｷ Knowledge of database technologies including PostgreSQL and NoSQL solutions
ﾂｷ Experience with messaging systems such as 0MQ or Azure Service Bus
ﾂｷ Experience with SaltStack and/or Ansible
ﾂｷ Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and logging solutions
ﾂｷ Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions
Personal Attributes
ﾂｷ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
ﾂｷ Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical thinking
ﾂｷ Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment
ﾂｷ Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
ﾂｷ Adaptable to changing priorities and requirements
Benefits & Perks
ﾂｷ Competitive salary ($165,000・・$185,000) based on experience
ﾂｷ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
ﾂｷ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
ﾂｷ Generous paid time off policy
ﾂｷ Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling
ﾂｷ Professional development opportunities and training budget
ﾂｷ Modern equipment and software stipend
ﾂｷ Regular team building events and activities
ﾂｷ Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
ﾂｷ Work on cutting-edge technology in the cybersecurity field
Why Circadence?
At Circadence, you'll help shape the future of cybersecurity training by working with a passionate team building a platform used to train national security professionals, enterprise defenders, and future cyber leaders. We value innovation, autonomy, and purpose・・join a fast-growing team of top-tier AI researchers, software engineers, and curriculum designers to change the world of cybersecurity training.
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