Staff Software Engineer - Migration from Scala to Kotlin - Remote

Overview

Tenable is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in the migration of our Web Application Scanner (WAS) from Scala to functional Kotlin. This position is ideal for engineers who have a strong background in functional programming and experience with either Scala or Kotlin (functional, not object-oriented).

In Short

• Lead a key transition: Drive the migration from Scala to Kotlin while maintaining high performance, security, and scalability
• Functional programming focus: Apply functional programming principles to build highly efficient, type-safe, and scalable services
• Architect & optimize: Ensure the architecture is future-proof, leveraging Kotlin’s functional capabilities
• Enhance security: Contribute to the evolution of our Web Application Scanner (WAS) by refining how it processes, scans, and evaluates vulnerabilities
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with backend, frontend, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
• Mentorship & innovation: Guide engineers in best practices for functional programming in Kotlin, while continuously improving the development workflow

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus
• Functional programming expertise: Strong experience with Scala (preferred) or functional Kotlin
• Kotlin proficiency: Experience with functional Kotlin (not object-oriented Kotlin)
• Microservices & cloud architecture: Deep knowledge of scalable, distributed systems in cloud environments
• Strong database skills: Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Event-driven & messaging systems: Experience with Kafka, SQS, or SNS
• API & observability experience: Strong background in RESTful APIs, monitoring tools (Datadog, ELK, Prometheus, PagerDuty)
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Gradle
• Security experience (bonus): Understanding of web application security scanning

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Health and wellness events