Senior Software Engineer

  • Remote - South Africa

Remote

Software Development

Senior

Job description

Why Entersekt

Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in digital banking fraud prevention and payment security, including mobile authentication, mobile app security, and 3-D Secure authentication for issuers, acquirers and payment networks. We offer highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.

Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has a diverse product portfolio and aggressive roadmap that positions the company well to sustain competitive advantage as it expands globally with emphasis on North America and European markets.

The Ideal Candidate

Entersekt is looking for a senior software engineer who is borderline fanatic about engineering world-class software systems. You will join a team of very talented software engineers to help fast-track the building of scalable and secure distributed Golang-on-Linux or Java-on-Linux systems.

Entersekt is a global leader in our domain, so we set the bar high.

The Role

You will help deliver features for an Entersekt component team that builds solutions involving GSM channel and identity proofing components for authentication. The solution will run in a secure, high-availability Kubernetes environment in the cloud. Standby support is required for this role. Being a senior role, you will be required to support the team lead and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain GSM Channel and Identity Proofing solutions: Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for GSM channel and identity proofing components that are critical to Entersekt’s authentication systems.
  • Build secure, scalable systems: Deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable distributed systems using Golang on Linux or Java on Linux, ensuring the software meets high-availability and security requirements.
  • Cloud and Kubernetes management: Implement and maintain services in cloud-based environments using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm to ensure secure, efficient, and highly available deployments.
  • Collaborate in Agile teams: Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features in line with Entersekt’s fast-paced and iterative development processes.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers: Support the team lead in mentoring junior engineers, providing code reviews, guidance, and sharing best practices.
  • Standby support: Be part of the on-call rotation for production systems, providing support and ensuring the smooth running of the authentication solutions you help build.
  • Performance tuning and testing: Ensure the performance and reliability of the systems by implementing thorough unit and performance tests.
  • Follow engineering best practices: Apply architectural design patterns, SOLID principles, and other best practices in software engineering, contributing to the overall quality and maintainability of the codebase.
  • Stay current with technology trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud, security, and distributed system technologies, applying this knowledge to improve Entersekt’s offerings.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • 4+ years’ experience with object-oriented development in Java.
  • Experience with Golang is advantageous.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality software into production.
  • Knowledge of unit testing and performance testing.
  • Experience with container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
  • An understanding of, and experience in, OO and architectural design patterns.
  • A good understanding of the SOLID principles and the Twelve Factor App.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment and with Agile development methodologies like Scrum.
  • Knowledge of cryptography and PKI.
  • A software/engineering qualification (for example, a computer science degree) is preferred.
  • Must have a proven track record in mentoring junior team members.

Personality Attributes

  • Hungry to make a difference at a technical and operational level.
  • A healthy self-esteem – you will be challenged by some bright minds on a regular basis.
  • Good communication skills – you will need to convey your ideas to your peers.
  • The ability to get things done autonomously – we don’t micromanage, but we expect you to do the right thing.
  • Always on the hunt for knowledge.
  • A tendency to think outside the box – innovation is highly valued at Entersekt.
  • A preference to work in a team rather than by yourself.
  • The ability and work ethic to function in a remote-first team.
  • An attitude of being proud of your code and taking ownership.

We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.

Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.

Apply for this position by following the “apply now” tab and or viewing our other roles at Entersekt Careers page.

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