Software Engineer - Go Developer

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 remediating 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, including 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, including Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and versatile backend engineer to take over multiple development responsibilities under the Checkmarx One group.

We are working with the most cutting-edge technologies, building a new and exciting cloud platform using mainly Golang, gRPC, Redis, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, and more.

How Will You Make an Impact?

•            Develop and maintain backend services based on GO

•            Design and implement architecture for distributed and complex systems

•            Write high-quality, well-documented, and performant code

•            Write test automation to validate your code

•            Work with relational databases and message queues

•            Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of existing systems

•            Work in a Microservices environment

•            Collaborate with development, DevOps, QA, and product teams

•            Create and maintain technical documentation

Requirements

What Is Needed to Succeed?

· 3+ years of experience in backend development and infrastructure using GO – MUST.

· BSc/MSc in Computer Science / Software Engineering

· Proficiency in Golang – Ability to design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services

· Experience with Data persistence and message queues

· Micro-services architecture and development

· Linux and Docker proficiency; Kubernetes experience is a significant advantage

· Primarily a backend role, but familiarity with React or willingness to learn and handle occasional frontend tasks – strong advantage

· Ability to take on light DevOps tasks, such as maintaining GitHub Actions workflows or improving internal tools, is highly valued

· Strong knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

· Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working alongside cross-functional teams (frontend, backend, product, design, etc.)

· Problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to analyze problems and propose creative solutions

· Ability to manage your time effectively, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Good written and verbal communication in Hebrew & English

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.