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Forcepoint

Lead, Software Engineering (Golang)

Forcepoint, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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JR467380Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!**Key Responsibilities*** Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using **Golang** (primary), **Python**, and **Java**.* Architect and implement **microservices** and distributed systems.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.* Optimize application performance and ensure reliability in production environments.* Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage applications on **AWS Cloud**.* Manage / Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.**Required Qualifications*** **8+ years** of professional software development experience.* **Strong proficiency in Golang** (must-have).* Solid experience with **Python** and **Java**.* Hands-on experience with **microservice architecture** and RESTful APIs.* Expertise in **AWS Cloud services** (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).**Nice-to-Have Skills*** Familiarity with **Cloud Code** or **Cursor AI** tools.* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).* Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).* Exposure to AI-assisted development tools.**Soft Skills*** Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.* Strong communication and collaboration abilities.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.*The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.**Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to* *recruiting@forcepoint.com.**Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.*Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries.For over 20 years, we've specialized in making security simple for over 11k customers. Our customers trust our experience, our innovative technologies, and our people. We have over 2.5k employees and every team at Forcepoint, from support to product development to engineering, is dedicated to simplifying security and making it easier to use.If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you! #J-18808-Ljbffr