Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Backend Engineer II role at Elastic involves developing features and services for the Kibana Security platform, supporting US government customers with strict security controls.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will develop hosted and on-premise offerings, collaborate with a global team, write code for Kibana and related solutions, assist in scalable cloud offerings, work on UX, APIs, and services, and support FedRAMP environment customers.
Experience and skills
Requires at least 3 years of web application development experience, proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, knowledge of web application security and single-sign-on, experience with DoD Impact Level 4 cloud environments, and eligibility to work in such environments.
Company information
Elastic is a company that builds software for real-time data usability at scale, focusing on search, logging, security, and analytics.
Job location and travel
The position is remote, supporting a distributed worldwide team.
Team overview
The candidate will join a close-knit team of engineers who mentor and support each other.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is distributed and collaborative, emphasizing mentorship and support among engineers.
Unique job features
The role involves working with FedRAMP and DoD Impact Level 4 cloud service environments, which is specialized and security-focused.
Company overview
Jobright.ai is a technology company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the job search and recruitment process for both candidates and employers. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based services and partnerships with organizations seeking to optimize hiring, offering tools such as AI-powered resume analysis, job matching, and interview preparation. Founded to address inefficiencies in traditional recruitment, Jobright.ai has positioned itself as an innovator in the HR tech space, emphasizing automation and data-driven insights. Notable milestones include the launch of its proprietary AI algorithms and collaborations with major job boards and corporate clients. Candidates should be aware of Jobright.ai’s commitment to ethical AI practices and its rapidly evolving product suite.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, emphasizing your ability to learn and adapt to missing skills relevant to backend development.
Showcase your familiarity with web application security, single-sign-on technologies, and role-based access control, as these are critical for supporting FedRAMP and DoD Impact Level 4 environments.
Highlight any experience working in distributed teams or with cloud environments, especially those related to government or secure cloud services, to align with the job's remote and secure infrastructure requirements.
Apply through multiple channels such as Jobright.ai's corporate site, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility for this Backend Engineer II role.
Connect with current engineers or team members in the Security or Backend divisions at Jobright.ai on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Elastic security features or expressing interest in their work supporting government cloud environments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'JavaScript,' 'TypeScript,' 'Node.js,' 'web application security,' 'FedRAMP,' 'DoD Impact Level 4,' and 'cloud service environments' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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