Backend & Security Engineer

Boam AI is a pioneering technology company dedicated to transforming unstructured signals from a variety of sources into reliable, structured, and up-to-date intelligence. Our managed data solutions enable organizations to make informed decisions by providing comprehensive insights on millions of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises worldwide. Our solutions power critical applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, data warehouses, artificial intelligence products, and other enterprise-level decision-making tools. At Boam AI, we are committed to innovation, security, and delivering high-impact data solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Security & Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will own and enhance core components of our Scala and Python backend systems, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and scalable. Your responsibilities will include designing and deploying backend services, embedding secure-by-default patterns, and leading security initiatives across authentication, authorization, data protection, and infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex backend challenges and has a strong security background, but who also seeks to be involved in broader engineering work beyond traditional security roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production backend systems
• Hands-on experience with security-sensitive systems such as authentication, permissions, secrets management, and data access controls
• Proficiency in Python and Scala, with a preference for candidates experienced in both languages
• Strong understanding of secure practices across data, code, and infrastructure layers
• Experience with modern cloud deployments and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Practical knowledge of security reviews, threat modeling, and system hardening
• Ability to balance feature development with long-term security and scalability goals
• Self-motivated with a track record of ownership and delivering high-quality work without heavy process or QA buffers
• Desire to make a meaningful impact on user safety and system security

• Design and develop reliable, scalable backend services in collaboration with senior engineering team members
• Build and maintain data pipelines from ingestion through enrichment to delivery
• Develop and operate APIs and backend services that support core platform functionalities
• Implement secure-by-default patterns across services, data flows, and infrastructure components
• Identify potential security risks early in the product development lifecycle and recommend pragmatic solutions
• Guide the engineering team to adopt secure defaults in coding, infrastructure, and workflows
• Harden cloud environments, networks, and services to minimize attack surfaces
• Collaborate with machine learning and data teams to ensure secure handling of models and sensitive data
• Partner with clients to facilitate secure and seamless integrations with our platform

• Opportunity to work within a high-trust, low-politics, and high-talent environment
• Ownership of critical backend and security systems on mission-critical platforms
• Direct collaboration with founders and the Head of Engineering
• High levels of autonomy, ownership, and visible impact from day one
• Engagement at the intersection of AI, data, security, and enterprise workflows
• Competitive compensation packages with meaningful equity upside
• Influence on the company's security posture, engineering culture, and best practices

Boam AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions and foster a culture of innovation and respect.