Who We Are
Cobalt was founded on the belief that pentesting can be better. Our pentests start in as little as 24 hours and integrate with modern development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of a SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year.
Our award-winning, fully remote team is committed to helping agile businesses remediate risk quickly and innovate securely. Today, over 1,000 customers use Cobalt to run pentests on demand via Pentest as a Service, AKA PtaaS, a space which Cobalt pioneered (you could even say we wrote the book on it) and continues to lead.
Description
Join our innovative team as a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer and be a pivotal part of Cobalt's journey in redefining cybersecurity. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in full-stack development to drive significant advancements in our Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. Your contributions will directly impact the way businesses globally detect and manage cybersecurity risks. Immerse yourself in a culture of learning and excellence, where your work goes beyond coding - it's about building a safer digital future.
What You'll Do
Engineering Excellence: Lead and contribute to the development of our SaaS platform, focusing on high-quality, scalable solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks (React), and robust backend technologies (Ruby, Kotlin).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Staff Engineers to translate business needs into innovative features, enhancing user experience and platform capabilities.
Solution Architecture: Influence and design architecture decisions, balancing current needs with future scalability. Actively participate in code reviews and technical planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
Mentorship & Leadership: Share your knowledge and expertise with the team, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented engineering culture.
You Have
Proven Experience: At least 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, with a track record of delivering successful, user-centered solutions.
Tech Proficiency: Strong skills in our primary tech stack - JavaScript (React), Ruby, Kotlin, and familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, Kubernetes).
API Mastery: Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, understanding their role in scalable, efficient applications.
Code Quality Focus: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and a thorough understanding of application architecture principles.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration in a remote setting.
Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches, with a proactive mindset and willingness to contribute ideas.
Bonus If You Have
Advanced Skills: Experience with advanced cloud-native technologies, microservices architectures, or security best practices is highly advantageous.
Open Source Contributions: Active participation in open source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio demonstrating your passion for software development.
Community Engagement: Involvement in tech communities, speaking at conferences, or writing technical blogs that showcase your expertise and thought leadership.
By joining Cobalt, you'll not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that's at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. We're excited to see how your skills and vision can help shape the future of Pentest as a Service. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-growing industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity at Cobalt
With over 45 nationalities already at Cobalt (and counting) we respect and celebrate diversity! We’re proudly committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or place of origin. We support each other and are grateful for each Cobalter's contribution to our mission — let's make security dance!
Please apply even if you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the job. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
Why You Should Join Us
- Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
- Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
- Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
- Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
- Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
- Leverage stipends for:
- Wellness
- Work-from-home equipment & wifi
- Learning & development
- Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave
- Work remotely from anywhere in the US, the UK, or Germany
