Senior Golang Engineer (Cybersecurity Platform)
First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
About the team
SecurITe’s mission is to build an Agentic‑AI driven security platform that protects critical infrastructure from modern cyber threats. Our focus is on delivering highly performant, resilient, and intelligent network security systems that help defenders stay ahead of adversaries.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Golang Engineer to spearhead the development of our next-generation cybersecurity AI platform. In this role, you will build and scale robust backend systems to solve complex, high-impact technical challenges.
Why This Role Matters
Cybersecurity is undergoing a fundamental shift. AI is no longer an enhancement—it’s becoming the core engine of how detection, investigation, and response are executed. As our Golang Engineer, you will architect and build the backend systems that make this transformation real. Your work will influence not only the evolution of our platform, but also how an entire industry adapts to and leverages AI‑driven security. This is a chance to solve novel technical challenges while shaping how defenders outpace modern attackers.
What You’ll Do
● Design and develop scalable backend services and REST APIs using Golang.
● Architect and maintain microservices-based systems.
● Perform rigorous debugging and system performance optimization.
● Integrate services with Opensearch, Elasticsearch, and Sumo APIs.
● Manage and optimize data interactions with SQL databases.
Impact You’ll Have
● Build the foundational infrastructure that enables real-time AI-driven threat detection.
● Ensure the reliability and performance of critical security systems under high-load scenarios.
● Directly contribute to the resilience of global critical infrastructure by shipping secure and efficient code.
Required Experience
● 4-8+ years of experience in Golang and REST APIs
● Extensive experience in professional backend software development.
● Proven track record of designing and deploying distributed systems at scale.
● Demonstrated experience optimizing performance for data-intensive applications.
● Proven experience leading or architecting large-scale distributed systems and driving technical strategy.
Required Skills & Qualifications
● Expertise in Golang development.
● Deep experience building Backend/REST APIs.
● Proficiency in Python.
● Strong understanding of Microservice architecture.
● Experience with SQL databases.
● Experience with Opensearch, Elasticsearch, or Sumo APIs.
● Strong capabilities in debugging and performance optimization.
Nice to Have
● Knowledge of Identity, Authentication, and Authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT).
● Experience working in Linux environments.
The Mindset
● Problem Solver: You thrive on complex, ambiguous challenges and engineer elegant solutions.
● Ownership‑Driven: You take initiative, move fast, and deliver outcomes without hand‑holding.
● Continuous Learner: You stay ahead of the curve in AI, ML, and emerging technologies.
● Startup DNA: You excel in fast‑moving environments where priorities evolve and impact is immediate.
Skills
Go Programming (Golang), Microservices, Elastic Search