SW Engineer, Service Protection

DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com

Location Seattle, WA, United States
Salary USD 69 - 75 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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SW Engineer, Service Protection

Overview:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within the Platform Engineering organization, dedicated to safeguarding applications and services against malicious threats. As a Software Engineer specializing in Service Protection, you will develop innovative technology solutions to identify and block suspicious behaviors, playing a critical role in fighting bots, spam, fraud, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. This is a unique opportunity to impact security infrastructure at a high level while working alongside talented professionals committed to building resilient systems.

Required Skills:

  • Strong experience in software engineering, particularly in backend or cloud-based environments
  • Expertise in security protocols, threat detection, or related areas
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
  • Solid understanding of network security, spam prevention, and breach mitigation techniques
  • Ability to analyze complex data and develop algorithms to identify suspicious activity
  • Strong problem-solving skills combined with innovative thinking

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with bot mitigation, fraud detection systems, or DDoS protection tools
  • Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in security
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Prior work on scalable, high-availability systems
  • Understanding of application-layer security and web protocols

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Several years of professional experience in software development, security, or a similar domain
  • Demonstrated success in deploying security solutions and improving protective measures

Other Requirements:

  • This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility; candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to engage in continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging threats
  • Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with engineering, security, and product teams
  • No travel or additional certifications explicitly required, but relevant industry certifications are a plus

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Who is hiring for the SW Engineer, Service Protection role?
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Where is the SW Engineer, Service Protection job located?
The SW Engineer, Service Protection role with DeWinter BH is based in Seattle, WA, US.
What does the SW Engineer, Service Protection role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the SW Engineer, Service Protection role at USD 69–75 per hour.
Is the SW Engineer, Service Protection role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the SW Engineer, Service Protection role?
The SW Engineer, Service Protection position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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