Software Engineer - Java

at  Rapid7

We are expanding our Global footprint into Prague and as we build out our Product & Engineering teams, we are looking for Software Engineers. As a Software Engineer II, you will take ownership of the development of new features for your team, working with cutting edge technologies and owning this process end to end. You will bring a customer centric approach with a curiosity and passion for continuous learning. You will be provided with coaching and support to help you further develop your skills to reach your full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to be one of the first hires for Rapid7 in Prague supporting our growth strategy in a culture that supports trying new approaches and continuous learning.

THE SKILLS YOU’LL BRING INCLUDE:

• Relevant experience in software development, including active or recent Java experience
• A demonstrable passion for the craft of software development
• Comfort with tools such as GitHub and Maven for building, storing, and reviewing code
• A history demonstrating a team-based approach to problem solving
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for the quality of the software you create

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Engineer, you will be working on both the data processing pipeline and the backend services which drive our APIs.
Our Terraform-described stack runs in AWS, coded mostly in Java, and built over a variety of data persistence and queue technologies including SNS/SQS, S3, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Redis, MySQL-flavoured RDS, Cassandra, and DynamoDB.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Design, implement, release, and monitor production code changes at massive scale in a continuous deployment fashion
• Work alongside other teams within InsightIDR and products within Rapid7 to build integration touchpoints and features
• Grow your skills in architecting and designing scalable cloud software as our product constantly evolves