Senior Backend Engineer
In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, data engineers, and product managers, to enhance the performance of Security Operation Centers (SOCs) by delivering efficient, secure, and high-performing back-end services. You will thrive in DTACT's inclusive, remote-first culture, where diversity of thought and a commitment to integrity drive our agile, fast-paced development environment. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity infrastructure while growing alongside an experienced, mission-driven team.
What You'll Do:
- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and microservices.
- Architect and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs that integrate with AI-powered services.
- Lead backend development initiatives, contributing to system design and technical decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI specialists to build seamless, intelligent applications.
- Implement and advocate for test automation and CI/CD best practices.
- Optimize data flows and storage solutions using both traditional SQL databases and modern architectures like data mesh.
- Deploy and manage applications using containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools.
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- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you’ll be working closely with a small, cross-functional team.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion.
- 5+ years of backend development experience in a production environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python and modern backend frameworks. Rust and Golang experience is a plus
- Deep understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and test automation.
- Proven experience with AWS technologies and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of SQL databases and experience working with large-scale distributed data systems.
- Familiarity with AI/ML integration in backend systems.
- Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment.
- Exposure to data mesh principles or distributed data ownership is a plus.
Nice to Have:
- Background in DevOps or familiarity with CI/CD tools.
- Prior experience working in a startup or small team environment.
Working conditions
- Compensation range: EUR 65.000 - EUR 75.000
- An opportunity to contribute to a safer Netherlands
- Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), offering you the opportunity to become a co-owner of DTACT and share in the company's growth.
- Flexible, remote-first work environment (ideally within the GMT+1 time zone) with an option to work in-person @ Creative Valley - Utrecht CS.
- A 1-year contract with potential for full-time conversion based on performance and market needs.
- Paid time off: 200 hours (based on a 40-hour workweek) plus national holidays.
- Opportunities to earn additional rewards for contributing to company objectives and success.
- Opportunity to collaborate with an international, multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists.
- Regular physical team-building and engagement days to foster connection and collaboration.
- A warm, supportive, and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute, with a strong focus on open communication and personal growth.
- The opportunity to grow alongside us as we scale, contributing directly to our rapid expansion and success.
- We DO NOT offer a sponsorship for this.
Working at DTACT
DTACT, short for Data Transform Act, is dedicated to revolutionizing Security Operation Centers (SOCs) by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology. Our AI-driven Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution addresses critical SOC challenges by fusing diverse or siloed data sources, providing actionable insights, and enabling rapid responses to evolving cyber threats. With our platform, RAVEN, we deliver accelerated Time-to-Impact, Time-to Market, and firm-fixed pricing.
Our clients include government and semi-government organizations tackling complex cybersecurity challenges. Our core values—Authenticity, Integrity, Customer Centricity, and Innovation—guide everything we do. We thrive in a remote-first, inclusive, and neurodiverse work culture where collaboration drives success.
At DTACT, we believe that diversity of thought and experience drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and supports the unique perspectives that neurodiversity brings.
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