Backend Engineer
Techstack is a technology product engineering company that sets an example for high development standards in the IT industry. We empower each team member to influence the development of the product, company, and processes.
About the product
We’re building a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platform that connects business processes, systems, security controls, and risks through a knowledge graph.
You’ll build core Python backend services, design graph data models, and develop integrations that support risk analysis and auditable compliance workflows.
Your responsibilities:
- Develop backend services using Python and PostgreSQL.
- Design knowledge graphs, ontologies, and graph queries using Apache AGE or Neo4j.
- Build data pipelines and synchronize graph data with Git-based OSCAL content.
- Develop integrations with ServiceNow CMDB, Rapid7, and other enterprise systems.
- Implement APIs, workflow engines, and auditable risk-scoring mechanisms.
- Ensure data consistency, security, testing, and CI/CD reliability.
It’s about you:
- 5+ years of commercial Python backend development experience.
- Strong PostgreSQL skills, including schema design, indexing, JSONB, and migrations.
- Hands-on experience building knowledge graphs and designing ontologies.
- Experience with Neo4j, Apache AGE, Cypher/openCypher, or comparable graph technologies.
- Strong API development and enterprise integration skills.
- Experience with data validation, synchronization, and workflow/state-machine design.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English.
Nice to have:
- OSCAL, compliance-trestle, NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0, or RMF experience.
- Bitemporal data modeling and GRC/cybersecurity platforms.
- Temporal, Camunda, GraphQL, or advanced authorization models.
- Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and OpenTelemetry.
- Experience with security ontologies or LLM-assisted compliance workflows.
What we offer
- A 3-month contract on a complex cybersecurity and compliance platform.
- Direct collaboration with the client’s engineering leadership.
- Remote-work opportunities and professional development support.
- A collaborative environment with minimal micromanagement.
How to join:
- Pre-screening with a recruiter
- Expert review of your resume
- English check
- Interview with our experts
- Customer interview
Culture:
At Techstack, we care about how we build products — not only about the result, but also about the quality of the engineering process and the way we work together.
We encourage people to keep learning, share what they know, and take ownership of their work.
Tech Guilds — communities where specialists share knowledge, discuss technical solutions and approaches, and keep up with industry trends.
Meetups and knowledge sharing — opportunities to share your experience with colleagues and the wider tech community.
Mentoring and leadership — opportunities to grow as a mentor, technical lead, or take on other roles where you can support others and share your expertise.
We believe that good products come from people who care about what they build, keep developing their expertise, and are comfortable both challenging ideas and being challenged.
What we have for you:
- Flexible work format — remote work or one of our hubs in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, or Wrocław, plus flexible working hours.
- Professional growth — Tech Guilds, mentoring, meetups, knowledge sharing, and other development opportunities.
- Education support — 50% compensation for professional courses, trainings, webinars, and certifications.
- English — free General English, Business English, and speaking clubs.
- Time off — 20 paid days off and 7 paid sick days per year, plus additional days off.
- Support — legal and accounting support.
- Community — online and offline team activities, professional events, and appreciation gifts.