Backend Engineer - WFH

# Backend Software Engineer ## About the Role Oneleet is a rapidly growing cybersecurity and compliance platform focused on making cybersecurity and compliance effective, easy, and painless. As a Series A company, Oneleet provides an opportunity to work closely with the founding team and cross-functional engineering groups while helping build a category-defining SaaS platform. The Backend Software Engineer will build and optimize backend services and infrastructure that support Oneleet's cybersecurity platform. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems, working in a fast-moving startup environment, and taking ownership across a modern backend technology stack. ## Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Go. Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for high-volume data. Build reliable orchestration and integration layers across internal and third-party systems. Develop reliable integrations with third-party APIs and services. Implement metrics, distributed tracing, and observability across backend services. Apply security best practices throughout backend development and infrastructure. Collaborate with the engineering team to improve the overall developer experience. Work closely with frontend, full-stack, and broader engineering teams. Architect, build, and maintain SaaS platform backends. Adapt to shifting priorities and contribute across multiple areas of the engineering stack. ## Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience with Go. 5+ years of experience designing REST APIs. Experience writing optimized PostgreSQL queries. Experience building reliable integrations with third-party APIs and services. Experience architecting, building, and maintaining SaaS platform backends. Experience working in a fast-moving startup engineering environment. Ability to work pragmatically and build solutions efficiently without unnecessary complexity. Strong time-management skills and comfort working with globally distributed clients and teams. Ability to operate outside a traditional 9-to-5 mindset without an expectation of working continuously. Comfortable wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities. Excellent communication skills across different levels of technical proficiency. Self-starter mindset, personal accountability, and ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment. ## Preferred Qualifications Experience with gRPC or a similar technology. Experience with TypeScript. Experience with workflow engines or queue-based job orchestration. Experience in the information security field. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Prior startup experience. ## Core Technical Skills Go / Golang REST APIs PostgreSQL SQL Query Optimization Backend Software Engineering SaaS Platforms API Integrations Third-Party Integrations Distributed Systems Service Orchestration Observability Metrics Distributed Tracing Developer Experience Application Security gRPC TypeScript Workflow Engines Queue-Based Job Orchestration ## Work Style & Environment Remote-first work culture. Global hiring across regions where Oneleet can legally engage talent directly or through an employer-of-record (EOR) partner. Fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities. Close collaboration with founding, engineering, frontend, full-stack, and cross-functional teams. Emphasis on autonomy, ownership, personal accountability, and practical problem-solving. ## Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation and equity. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. 20 days PTO per year. 8 floating holidays. Remote work culture. Team off-sites in locations such as Amsterdam and Italy. ### Compensation Structure Oneleet uses geographic pay bands and compensates competitively within each market. The posted compensation range represents a U.S. national baseline. Compensation may vary based on work location, skills and experience demonstrated during the interview process, and relevant education or training. The stated range reflects base salary only and does not include equity or benefits. Candidates in higher-cost markets may receive offers at or above the top of the posted range, while compensation in other markets is benchmarked to local standards. ## Global Hiring & U.S. Employment Eligibility Oneleet hires globally in regions where it can legally engage talent directly or through an EOR partner. For candidates outside the U.S., Oneleet will determine the appropriate compliant hiring arrangement for the candidate's location. For U.S.-based candidates, Oneleet participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in accordance with federal regulations. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Oneleet is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit, skills, and potential regardless of location. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.