Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer Specialist to design, architect, implement, and maintain autonomous agents for Windows, Unix / Linux, and macOS endpoints. This role will focus on building scalable backend systems and real-time telemetry pipelines, enabling visibility into enterprise software inventories while leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven Responsibilities :
- Design and build cross-platform agents (Windows, Linux / Unix, macOS) using Go (Golang), Rust, or Python.
- Implement secure, real-time communication (gRPC, WebSocket) between agents and backend services.
- Develop mechanisms to monitor package installations / uninstallations in real time (file-system watchers, OS hooks, package manager APIs).
- Ensure lightweight performance and robust error handling on endpoints.
- Build and maintain scalable microservices to ingest, process, and store telemetry data.
- Define and enforce data schemas for software inventory events.
- Integrate agents and backend services into CI / CD systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Automate deployment, versioning, and rolling updates across multiple environments.
- Implement security best practices for agent-to-server communications (encryption, authentication, authorization).
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and data engineering teams to refine
requirements.
Mentor junior developers on backend architecture and cross-platform Competencies & Skills :Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred).7+ years of professional backend development experience.Expertise in Go (Golang); strong skills in Python and / or Rust.Deep understanding of OS internals and package management (Windows, Linux / Unix,macOS).
Strong knowledge of real-time data streaming & event-driven architectures (gRPC, WebSockets, Protocol Buffers).Hands-on with message queuing / streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).Proficiency with CI / CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates).Solid grasp of networking protocols (TCP / IP, HTTP / 2) and security best practices.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless Experience :Background in IT Asset Management (ITAM) / Software Asset Management (SAM) orenterprise-scale asset management.
Familiarity with Endpoint Security / EDR technologies.Exposure to AI / ML integration for anomaly detection in telemetry data.Experience with monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, custom telemetry).Knowledge of cross-compiling binaries and managing multi-OS release pipelines.Relevant industry certifications (AWS, Azure, Security, Were Looking For :Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.Passion for continuous learning and emerging technologies.Collaborative mindset with a commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing.(ref : hirist.tech)