Intermediate Software Engineer

About DataStealth:
DataStealth is a single,
unified data security platform (DSP)
that discovers, classifies, and protects sensitive data across your entire environment, from on-premise to legacy cloud to cloud; wherever your data lives or flows, we protect it. We do this without requiring complex integrations or changes to your existing applications, ensuring security that enables, rather than hinders, your business. By seamlessly applying data protection strategies, such as tokenization, we ensure that even if your perimeter is breached, your data remains unusable if it falls into the wrong hands.

Recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a
Great Place to Work
, we are one of the world's leading and fastest growing cybersecurity software companies. Our team is the best in the business. Our patented technology provides our large enterprise customers with the ability to solve complex data security problems with a paradigm shifting technology that can actually solve problems.

About You:
You are a technically strong, detail-oriented developer with a deep understanding of Java technologies, Linux systems, and modern software engineering practices. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our Platform Team. This role requires a strong understanding of Java technologies and ability to troubleshoot complex systems and have a passion for improving a mission critical system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor junior peers. Your expertise with the DataStealth platform and associated technologies will be crucial in driving successful deployments, optimizing customer experiences, and accelerating development processes.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intermediate Software Developer to join our Platform Team. The Intermediate Software Developer at DataStealth plays a key role in advancing our cutting-edge data security platform, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of our core Java-based systems. Based in Mississauga with a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office per week), this full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration drive success. You will be responsible for enhancing platform performance, reliability, and scalability, supporting cross-functional engineering efforts, and mentoring junior developers. This role is ideal for someone passionate about solving complex technical challenges, improving mission-critical systems, and contributing to a platform that protects sensitive data for some of the world's largest enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help design, develop, test, and enhance our core Java-based platform
• Optimize the platform for speed, scalability and reliability
• Refactor and optimize existing code to improve both performance and maintainability
• Address and resolve technical issues of moderate-to-high complexity.
• Collaborate and support other engineering teams in their needs.
• Enhance development workflows and practices to improve team productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and integrate internal tools and frameworks to accelerate development processes.
• Assess and measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, making necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship to Developer team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify solutions for intricate scenarios and integration challenges.
• Regularly update and enhance DataStealth documentation for clarity, accuracy, and relevance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of development experience using Java, ideally within a startup environment.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and system administration.
• Proven track record in implementing and integrating software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of protocol fundamentals (HTTP, SSH).
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.
• Experience with configuration languages (we use Groovy).
• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and practices.
• Knowledge in observability platforms and best practices are a plus.
• This is a hybrid role and you need to be able to commute and work in our office 4 days/week.

We look forward to reviewing your application

DataStealth is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.