Backend Team Manager AppSec (Cortex Cloud)

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Job Summary

AppSec is the cloud security platform for developers. By leveraging automation and delivering security-as-code AppSec empowers teams to find fix and prevent security risks in application code and infrastructure as code.
We are looking for a talented Backend-oriented engineering manager who is excited about cloud and code security new technology and architecture about building something new that will become a core part of the product offering and about high-performance large-scale systems. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to create challenge and change processes to improve the way things are while balancing important new features that are time-sensitive.
Your Impact
You will have a major role in the development of core parts of our product making our product a one-stop-shop for tools that help developers avoid security mistakes. You will also help the team continue to build the product grow and develop your people.
Leading a team of software developers focusing on the products core.

Working with your counterpart PM to define the scope and phases that will help to achieve the best effort vs value balance

Leading design review sessions identifying technical bottlenecks and overpowering features when obstacles are discovered

Join the development life cycle and be hands-on

Introducing and improving the engineering practices on the team - from planning to retrospective - from testing and CI/CD to design principles

Hiring the best talent for the team as the team is expected to continue growing.

Build a collaborative team and personal development plans for each team member.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 6 years of experience working as a Backend Developer.
• 3 years of experience as a team lead.
• Security knowledge (preferably code security)
• Development experience in JS/TypeScript.
• Live production systems with high-scale.
• Experience with Kubernetes development.
• Experience in the cloud (preferably GCP).

An Advantage:
Experience with GCP or any other cloud provider.

Bachelors degree or equivalent military experience

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