Senior Backend Engineer

Now is the time to join Dispel!

Dispel a cybersecurity company specializing in secure remote access, OT DMZ unification, and threat detection for industrial control systems and cyber-physical environments. Since 2015 we've grown to enable the every day; protecting over 50% of the baby formula made in the U.S., 1 in 5 non-alcoholic beverages in America, utilities servicing 54 million people, and over $500 billion in annual manufacturing globally. We work with industrials, utilities, manufacturing, military and government markets around the world.

If you're passionate about critical infrastructure, this is the place to be.

What is the opportunity?

This is a full time position.

Are you a talented Engineer looking to join a growing team? Dispel is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team of roughly ~25 engineers.

You will have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members to deliver high-quality solutions. We strive to maintain a professional and creative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Engineering at Dispel is a technical and social experience. In our team, every person participates in solving problems and improving code/infrastructure. This is a journey, and we want it to be rewarding and fun.

We are a team where many of us have worked together for several years, and you will have the opportunity to make a big impact and share/learn a lot. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work and enjoy working with a talented team you should come join us!

Location

We are a 100% fully remote company (U.S. only). You are welcome to use our office in Brooklyn, New York City.

Salary

Salary is dependent on the location you reside in.

Stack includes

Python, fastAPI, TypeScript, Node, NextJS, tRPC, ExpressJS, NX, GitHub, Jest, Vitest, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Redis, Queues and Workers, Zitadel, Zanzibar (FGA), Sentry, AWS, React

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.
• Must have been deeply involved with several APIs.
• Must have Python experience.
• Must have good understanding of Databases, Caches, Queues, Events, Lambdas and Workers.
• Understanding of cloud and how the code written will run is required.
• Skilled in Unit testing and E2E testing.
• Must be located in the US.
• Fast learner. Degrees and certificates aren’t a determining factor for us. Rather, we value your ability to care about your work and learn fast.
• Communication and team culture are very important at Dispel. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where new ideas and contributions are encouraged. These criteria are soft, but just relax and be genuine.
• Comfortable working within a visual design systems.

Extra Credit

• Strong SQL / DB knowledge.
• Experience working with feature flags.
• Release experience.
• Networking knowledge.

Good Personal Traits

• A willingness to accept failure and feedback, learn and try again.
• A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how others on the team do their work.

At Dispel you’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Stock options grant
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Beware of Hiring Scams: Dispel will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information such as social security numbers during the hiring process. All official communication will come from a verified company email address. If you receive suspicious requests or communications, please report them to people@dispel.com. All of our legitimate openings can be found on the Dispel Career Site at https://apply.workable.com/dispel/