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Overview
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day, and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they rely on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re a mission‑driven company that values flexibility and autonomy to own your career.
About the role: Our Workflow Automation Team owns platform products that provide core orchestration and workflow capabilities to all users of CrowdStrike’s Falcon Platform, expediting application development. This role is for an experienced backend microservices developer who emphasizes performance, reliability and scalability.
What You'll Do
* Help design, build, and maintain key backend services / orchestration layer of the platform used by other product groups and customers.
* Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems.
* Work with technologies such as Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more.
* Contribute to cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects.
* Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions.
What You'll Need
* Experience building event-based platforms at scale (the team processes over a trillion events per day).
* Passion and meticulous attention to performance, reliability and scalability of distributed systems.
* 6–10+ years of relevant backend software experience with a SaaS delivery model.
* 4+ years of recent experience building an event-driven, microservices‑oriented architecture.
* Proficiency in Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js.
* Proven expertise in building distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs.
* Production experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
* Experience developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases.
Bonus Points
* Contributions to open source communities (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging).
* Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
* Golang experience.
* Prior experience with cybersecurity.
* Prior experience building developer experience platforms.
Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike
* Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
* Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
* Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
* Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
* Paid parental and adoption leaves.
* Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.
* Employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
* Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
* Great Place to Work Certified across the globe.
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing information on this website or need help submitting an application or requesting an accommodation, please contact recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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