Remote Portugal, Portugal Hybrid Employment

Bitsight is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Backend

About the Role

What You'll Do

You'll take ownership of technical challenges and drive solutions from concept to deployment. Your work will focus on building robust, scalable backend systems that directly impact customer outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and product partners, ensuring software is not only functional but also reliable and well-tested. A key part of your role is contributing to a culture where trust, learning, and technical excellence are central.

We value engineers who think critically, adapt quickly, and are motivated by delivering software that users depend on. You’ll be expected to write code with clarity and purpose, continuously refine existing systems, and help improve engineering practices across the team.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated curiosity and a mindset oriented toward growth and learning
  • Solid foundation in computer science, including system design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Proven experience developing with Python and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Track record of delivering high-quality, tested code in fast-moving environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to solve problems independently while working collaboratively within a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask
  • Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and optimizing RESTful APIs
  • Exposure to React for frontend integration
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code
  • Collaborative experience working alongside product teams to ship end-user features

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits and support professional development, ensuring you can grow alongside the technology. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Accommodations are available for qualified individuals based on disability or religious belief.

Work Mode

This role supports a hybrid model with team members across Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote locations. Flexible remote work options are available, allowing you to contribute effectively from wherever you are.

Required Skills
PythonJavaScriptDjangoFastAPIFlaskSQLAlchemyREST APIsSystem DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsProblem Solving PythonJavaScriptDjangoFastAPIFlaskSQLAlchemyREST APIsSystem DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsProblem Solving
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About company
Bitsight
A cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 2 hours ago