Responsibilities

Direct technical strategy and implementation, converting complex PAM and network access challenges into modular designs for team execution.
Architect and optimize durable connector plugins for various database types and network infrastructures using existing platform frameworks.
Establish benchmarks for secure, efficient backend development in Go and conduct thorough code reviews to foster team growth.
Coordinate with international technical leads to align architectural choices with product strategy while preserving local execution speed.
Participate in global on-call rotations and support duties, prioritizing platform operational health.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years in software engineering with demonstrated leadership as a Principal or Staff-level individual contributor.
Substantial background in Privileged Access Management or Identity and Access Management domains.
Proficiency with networking protocols like SSH, Telnet, SNMP, or integration with database systems.
Extensive experience constructing scalable, secure backend services, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
Strong engineering skills in Go or comparable backend languages with readiness to work extensively in Go.
Familiarity with AWS services, Kubernetes, and building resilient agentless systems.
Ability to handle ambiguity, make practical decisions under pressure, and guide junior developers to success.

Nice to Have

Background in resource discovery, credential rotation, or agentless communication methods.
Previous roles at enterprise security firms such as CyberArk or Delinea, or direct PAM/IAM competitors.
Deep knowledge of Graph databases or policy engines like ArangoDB or OPA.
Experience initiating or directing technical strategy for remote engineering teams with high autonomy.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — India

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