Software Developer (Backend)

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss. Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis. • We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011 • Over 3000 customers trust Bitsight • Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote About Bitsight Bitsight is a cybersecurity ratings company, providing objective, verifiable, and actionable security performance data. Bitsight's CTI, formerly Cybersixgill, continuously collects and exposes the earliest possible indications of risk produced by threat actors moments after they surface on the clear, deep, and dark web. This data is processed, correlated, and enriched with machine learning techniques to create profiles and patterns of threat actors and their peer networks, delivering critical insight into the nature, source, and context of each threat. Bitsight's extensive threat intelligence data is consumed through various solution offerings and integrations, each addressing critical customer pain points and use cases. These solutions are scalable, searchable, and seamlessly integrated into existing security stacks, arming teams with critical insights to proactively block threats before they materialize into attacks. Job Description We are looking for a motivated, Experienced Backend Developer to join our innovative Data Science team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of cutting-edge projects where you’ll not only build, maintain, and optimize software solutions, but also actively contribute to the development of advanced AI and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions.In this role, you’ll collaborate with data scientists and analysts to design scalable, efficient, and reliable systems that power our data-driven products and research initiatives. Your work will directly support the creation of intelligent applications, from backend infrastructure to AI-powered features, giving you hands-on experience at the intersection of software engineering and applied artificial intelligence. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that enable data science workflows. • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python and other relevant technologies. • Work collaboratively with data scientists, software developers, and data analysts to integrate models, analytics, and engineering solutions into production. • Build and improve internal tools that support productivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making across the team. Requirements • 4+ years of proven experience in backend development • Strong foundation in object-oriented design and system architecture • Experience developing backend systems in a modern language (Python preferred) • Solid experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data modeling. • Experience with REST APIs and async systems (Kafka, SQS, etc.) • Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, Docker, and Kubernetes. • GPA > 85 from a leading university • Fast learner, Enthusiastic, energetic, and hardworking • Fluent in English, both written and verbal • Hands-on experience with AI and LLM-based systems - Advantage Belonging & Inclusion. Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills. Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways. Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Additional Information for United States of America Applicants: Bitsight is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Bitsight will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law. This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Apply tot his job