At Arctic Wolf were not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - were redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: weve earned recognition on theForbes Cloud 100 CNBC Disruptor 50 Fortune Future 50 and Fortune Cyber 60lists and we recently took home the2024 CRN Products of the Yearaward. Were proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRNs Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company thats not only leading but also shaping the future of security operations.
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. Were looking for a Lead Software Developer to be part of making that happen.
About the Role
Youll be working as a lead software developer on our Applications Team responsible for delivering the cloud-based software that helps solve the real-world security problems that IT professionals face. We develop the internal data pipelines algorithms and tools used by the security services team to keep our customers safe and informed.
Aleaddeveloper is responsible forproviding theteam technical direction to deliver high value performant software solutions. Theleaddeveloper will provide technical guidance and direction to a team of developers through the design implementation and automated/integration testing of oursoftware. They will also provide guidance on best practices forrunning monitoring and maintaining our system. This is different from a Team Lead. The Team lead is responsible for leading the team and projects that team works on.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will be:
Influence the work of team members and mentor emerging technical leaders.
Demonstrate advanced wide-ranging experience using in-depth professional knowledge acumen concepts and company objectives to develop resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and well-designed testable efficient secure code.
Share your deep understanding of the product and how Security Services delivers the service.
Understand and work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
Exercise judgment in selecting methods evaluating adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Your work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.
Contribute to the growth and mentorship of other team members
Develop trusted cross-team relationships to deliver solutions that span multiple areas of expertise
We value a culture of sharing so every team has the opportunity to share their work with the entire department during our monthly R&D Demos. Once a year we hold a department-wide Hackathon teaming up across all R&D teams over four days to collaborate and build cool ideas outside the normal project scope. While innovation is the focus some of these ideas do make it into our products.
About You
Minimum 8 years of software development experience demonstrating deep technical expertise and consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.
Minimum 2 years in a technical leadership role with proven ability to guide teams and lead complex engineering projects.
Proven leadership experience from previous projects regardless of formal title showing initiative and ownership of outcomes.
Independently perform programming tasks and manage large-scale engineering efforts with confidence and precision.
Lead technical projects regularly providing mentorship and guidance to other developers.
Demonstrate mastery of software development best practices including the creation of reusable and scalable design patterns.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders often translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Possess outstanding communication skills striving for clarity and concise exchange of ideas and concepts.
Exhibit a strong analytical mindset approaching problems with structured thinking and data-driven decision-making.
Act as a go-getter proactively identifying opportunities taking initiative and driving results.
Show a keen interest in designing algorithms and solving computational challenges.
Here are some of the core technologies we use and teach across our Applications teams. You should have experience in one or more of these or similar technologies:
Golang
AWS
Kafka
Postgres
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
You have a history of delivering successful projects as well as some lessons learned from failures. Even if you havent worked with all of our specific technologies you bring a diverse knowledge base that you use to help the team solve complex technical problems. Youll receive all the security training you need during our onboarding process and through additional training on the job
On-Camera Policy
To support a fair transparent and engaging interview experience candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection improves communication and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical bandwidth or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.
About Arctic Wolf
At Arctic Wolf we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought background and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024) Best Places to Work USA (2021-2024) Great Place to Work Canada (2021-2024) Great Place to Work UK (2024) and Kununu Top Company Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction with over 7000 customers worldwide and more than 2000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.
Our Values
Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate thatby protecting peoples and organizations sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.
We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.
We also believe and practice corporate responsibility and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
RRSP and 401k match
Training and career development programs
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical mental health dental disability life and AD&D and value-added services
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
Fertility support and paid parental leave
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex orientation national origin age disability genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal provincial or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming accessible respectful and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such we strive to make our entireemployeeexperience as accessible as possible and provideaccommodationsas required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing
Security Requirements
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWNs Information Security policies standards processes and controls to protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
Background checks are required for this position.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that if applicable an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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