Backend Engineer
Build and scale core systems for autonomous cybersecurity products in a mission-driven team.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 18 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Backend Engineer at Method Security, the individual will focus on building and scaling the core systems that underpin the company's autonomous cybersecurity solutions. Key skills include expertise in distributed systems, API design, and database schema development, with a preference for candidates experienced in Java and microservices. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Method Security emphasizes innovation and teamwork, making it a fitting choice for those eager to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Method Security's careers page October 29, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Starts above 56% of 34 comparable mid backend roles that list Java we track (median $135,950 across 19 companies). See Java salary trends
- Java appears in 18.9% of 533 comparable mid backend roles; Microservices appears in 1.5% of 533 comparable mid backend roles.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Method Security lists $140,000–$190,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: APIs, Java, Microservices, distributed systems.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Method Security targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Backend Engineer role at Method Security.
From the original posting
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer at Method Security, you will build and scale the core systems that power our autonomous cybersecurity products. This role involves designing and optimizing distributed systems to meet rigorous performance and latency standards, as well as implementing APIs and robust database schemas. You’ll work closely with a high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that our backend infrastructure is secure, efficient, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and latency.
Independently diagnose, triage, and resolve issues in a microservices environment, enhancing overall system stability and resilience.
Design clean, secure APIs and effective database schemas to support product features and data handling needs.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other team members to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Work directly with end users to ensure that Method is meeting operational needs and solving real world problems.
Qualifications
Experience building and scaling distributed systems, with a proven track record of meeting high performance and low-latency requirements.
Proficiency in triaging and debugging complex microservice architectures.
Strong experience designing backend APIs and crafting efficient database schemas.
Experience with strongly typed programming languages; Java is preferred.
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and tools for monitoring and optimizing distributed systems.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000
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