Software Engineer

Description

 Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk but remediate it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. 

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi.

We’re excited to expand our global presence with the opening of a new site in Pune, India—an innovation hub designed to attract top talent and fuel the future of application security. Joining our Pune team means working on cutting-edge technologies in cloud, DevSecOps, AI-driven security and being part of a high-impact engineering culture where your code helps secure the software that powers the world.

• What would you be doing?
• Take ownership of major features and components across the product, covering both backend and frontend development.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with modern software architecture and security standards.
• Lead by example in applying clean code, secure coding, and SOLID design principles throughout the stack.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Tech Leads, DevOps, QA, and Tier 4 to define requirements, solve complex technical challenges, and ensure production stability.
• Participate in system design and architecture decisions, and contribute to the evolution of the product’s platform, services, and UI.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent quality and growth across the team.
• Take initiative in improving engineering workflows, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and overall development productivity.
• Write and maintain unit tests, component tests, UI tests, and end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure code quality, performance, and resilience across the stack.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including database performance, API behavior, or UI malfunctions, ensuring quick and effective solutions.
• Write and maintain technical documentation to support team alignment and maintainability.
• Continuously explore and adopt relevant technologies such as Go, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Camunda, and others.

Requirements

Education

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or graduate of a leading technological unit.

Professional Experience

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver features end-to-end in production environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python for backend development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and ReactJS for frontend development.
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and client-server communication patterns.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including data modeling and query optimization; familiarity with Liquibase for migrations.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, and ideally Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit, component, UI, and E2E tests as part of the software development lifecycle.

Development Methodologies

• Experience working in an Agile team (Scrum, CI/CD, TDD).
• Familiarity with peer reviews, incremental delivery, and continuous improvement practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset, with ownership over tasks and a drive for quality.
• Willingness to mentor juniors and learn from seniors.

Nice to Have

• Background in cybersecurity and application security – not mandatory
• Knowledge of Kibana, Grafana, and ArgoCD for observability and deployment management
• Familiarity with camunda for secure communication and integration workflows.

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.