Staff Backend Engineer, Secure Policy

Docker, Inc is a company that focuses on making app development easier for developers. They are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer who will work on building and securing the container ecosystem while collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components in AWS
• Build and improve automation tooling including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards
• Tackle high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently and securely
• Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines
• Collectively own the security posture and developer experience of secure container images

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments
• Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
• Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• hands-on experience in infrastructure security, policy enforcement, or compliance frameworks (e.g., SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP)