Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud/Backend

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily . Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

The Senior Software Engineer will take a leadership role in designing and building software applications while also mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves handling complex development tasks, ensuring best practices are followed, and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code for complex software systems.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the technical aspects of projects, including architecture decisions, design patterns, and best coding practices. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and maintainability. Ensure that software meets functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, etc.).
• Testing and Debugging: Write unit tests, integration tests, and other automated tests. Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure system stability and performance.
• Software Architecture: Collaborate with architects and technical leaders to design system architecture for new applications or improve existing architectures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, and QA engineers, to deliver software that aligns with business requirements.
• Project Ownership: Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from design to deployment, including setting timelines, delivering on project milestones, and maintaining documentation.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and security concerns.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and recommend improvements to enhance team performance and software quality.

• Proven Programming Experience: Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, or C#. Experience with GoLang is highly desirable as it is our language of choice.
• Software Architecture: Strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Database Management: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Version Control: Experience with version control tools such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Testing: Experience in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability and quality.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development (full-stack).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, application performance monitoring (APM), and incident management.

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe