Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Security

Engineering · Dubai, UAE · Full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Systems) to join our core team. This role is focused on building scalable, high-performance software systems, with an emphasis on developing a next-generation network security platform.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer at heart, with experience in building backend systems, and an interest in applying those skills to networking and cybersecurity domains.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in backend or systems engineering 

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to delivery 

  • Experience owning services in production (design, deployment, monitoring) 

  • Interest in networking and cybersecurity domain

Key Responsibilities

Core Software Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices. 

  • Build robust APIs and data pipelines for processing and analyzing network traffic and security events. 

  • Architect distributed systems that are performant, resilient, and maintainable. 

Platform Integration (Networking & Security)

  • Integrate backend services with firewall platforms (e.g., OPNsense) via REST APIs. 

  • Develop services that interact with networking and security components such as proxies, IDS/IPS, and traffic inspection engines. 

  • Translate networking and security requirements into scalable software components. 

Essential Requirements

Software Engineering

  • Strong proficiency in Java or Golang 

  • Experience building microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems 

  • Experience with caching (e.g., Redis), databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and observability tools (e.g., ELK)

Domain Knowledge (Networking & Security)

  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, routing, and firewall behavior 

  • Exposure to traffic filtering, IDS/IPS, or secure web gateways 

  • Experience with tools such as OPNsense, Suricata, Snort, or Squid is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our team, foster innovation, and help us better serve our customers and communities.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

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