Mondoo is creating a new way that helps companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world. We believe that core engineers who have both technical excellence and empathy to the developer experience will help our customers take action against attackers.
Your impact
You will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform including our policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality. You will be helping teams to assess, scope, prioritize, triage and remediate security findings.
Key responsibilities
We're seeking a skilled Go (Golang) Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using microservices architecture, as well as creating robust command-line interface (CLI) applications.
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Design and implement efficient, scalable backend services using Go
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Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
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Create and enhance command-line interface (CLI) applications for terminal use
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Design and implement APIs using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL for efficient inter-service communication
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Participate actively in our RFC (Request for Comments) process for system design and architecture decisions
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Optimize existing codebases for improved performance and reliability
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Implement systems for load balancing, fault tolerance, and scalability
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications and CLI tools
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Develop robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions
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Ensure seamless user experience across backend services and CLI applications
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
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Be on call during reasonable hours on a rotating basis
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Represent Mondoo at community events as preferred
Required qualifications -
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
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5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Go
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Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
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Experience in developing command-line interface (CLI) applications
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Proficiency in Protocol Buffers and GraphQL API design and implementation
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Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
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Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
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Solid understanding of version control systems (preferably Git)
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Strong written and communication skills with proven fluency in English
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Excellent ability to articulate complex technical concepts and participate effectively in the RFC process
Preferred qualifications
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Experience with event-driven architectures
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Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
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Experience with gRPC
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Contributions to open-source Go projects
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Experience with cross-platform development for CLI applications
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Previous experience participating in or leading RFC processes
Top Skills
What We Do
Mondoo is a powerful security, compliance, and asset inventory tool that helps businesses identify vulnerabilities, track lost assets, and ensure policy compliance across their entire infrastructure. Our eXtensible Security Posture Management (XSPM) platform is built on open-source components like cnquery and cnspec, giving customers complete transparency and control over how their data is processed. With Mondoo, you can easily integrate security into your developer workflows and protect your organization's assets while minimizing the risk of security incidents.
