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Stack Builders is an innovative consultancy that delivers high-quality software. We work on interesting projects in a diverse, dynamic and passionate environment with a great company culture. Our organization values intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and great programming abilities.

On this project, you will be designing and maintaining the website for one of the top companies in the world in cloud communications. This company allows software developers to use their APIs to automate the delivery of SMS and voice calls, and build dynamic messaging applications using their services.

You will be working alongside the branding team to further position their products. If you love translating beautiful designs into interactive websites, while striving for pixel-perfect user interfaces, this is the right job for you!

Requirements

• Work proactively with designers and other web developers to ensure the product requirements translate into scalable web pages.
• Strong proficiency in frontend Javascript development using the best practices in the industry. It would be great if you also have experience using React.
• Have a consultant mindset to provide excellent problem-solving solutions to the team and the client.
• Possess a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Have strong written and spoken English skills.
• Have a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Some additional skills that would be nice to have are:

• Experience with a backend development language such as PHP or Python.
• Experience with Sketch, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.

To assess your code quality, please submit the link of your GitHub page or something similar. We will be looking for clean, well-structured code, as well as automated tests.

If you are living in Ecuador, please apply through our portal for any in-house full-time employee positions that may be available. This position is not open to agencies or consulting firms.
Stack Builders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or pregnancy.

You can learn more about us visiting https://www.stackbuilders.com/ or take a look at our blog posts and tutorials to see some contributions from our team members.

Benefits

• We have a strong learning-oriented culture, with constant team communication and feedback.
• We have regular pairing sessions with other team members.
• Challenging and fun projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunities to company-sponsored for international conferences participation and tech talks.
• Exceptionally talented and passionate coworkers.

Please Note: Due to government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens may be considered for this position.

Black Knight is the premier provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan life cycle. Our deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues complements the knowledge, technology and solutions we offer to help our clients achieve their business goals. Black Knight offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle.

JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTION

Responsible for protecting the company from dynamic and evolving threats by coordinating and performing penetration tests. Monitors and researches emerging and advanced information security threats, as well as assesses customer data, investigating repeating trends, attacks, malicious intellectual properties, and other abnormalities. Minimizes data exposure risks by meeting all company and regulatory requirements while developing and implementing business solutions.

This position is remote / telecommute eligible. If located in Jacksonville, FL some onsite will be required.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate Penetration testing with 3rd party vendors to prevent possible incidents that target the company and pose an imminent risk to the company, its employees and customers.
• Plans, directs and facilitates response and recovery activities in response to a threat in software applications.
• Provides consulting services with software development teams on code vulnerabilities and completes interpretations of the risk to the company and clients.
• Conducts scan reviews and provides recommendations to management regarding filters, blocking, vulnerability remediation, etc.
• Researches hackers and hacker techniques and provides detailed briefings and intelligence reports to management.
• Conducts analysis of intelligence data as it pertains to the application security of the Client. Collaborates with intrusion analysts to identify, report on, and coordinate remediation of threats to the company and its clients.
• Conducts Security vulnerability assessments of Web, Desktop Applications, and Web Services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

Professional certification such as CISSP, GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, GWEB, GSSP, OSCP, or CEH is a plus.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with Penetration Testing tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, etc. preferred
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Selenium (Add-On), SQL syntax, Powershell, etc. preferred
• Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) a plus
• Experience with either Java and/or .NET (C#) development languages and code preferred
• ability to evaluate information security risk implications
• Knowledge of hacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities and key indicators of attacks and exploits
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks
• Experience working with a diverse range of data sources/streams and managing these effectively
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills with proficiency in project management
• Strong understanding of developing and deploying analytical tools and technologies to cybersecurity challenges
• Ability to apply formal intelligence analysis methods, develop hypothesis, prove/disprove relationships, defend the analysis, and apply attribution to cyber threat activity
• Knowledge of computer network defense operations (e.g., proxy, firewall, IDS/IPS, router/switch, open source information collection, etc.)
• Ability to develop partnership-oriented relationships with business executives and functional leaders
• Strong background in security operations, process, solutions and technologies
• Strong understanding of policy, compliance, and best practice security principles
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows, and / or Network Operating Systems
• Experience with current cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
• Experience with enterprise risk assessment methodologies
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with focus on timeliness, documentation, and communications with peers and business users alike
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels within Black Knight or outside the organization (executives, regulators, clients, etc.)
• Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units

Threat Intelligence Analyst I

Entry-level role into the job family. Works under general direction or on IT security projects as a project team member. Works on simple to moderately complex security issues or projects that require basic to increased skill in one (1) or more IT functional areas. Requires general understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across at least one (1) computer platform. Must have general knowledge in networking, databases, systems, and/or Web operations. Typically requires up to three (3) or more years of combined IT and security work experience with extensive exposure conducting network security vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or other related experience using advanced networking tools and security solutions OR shows adequate non-traditional experience in international or collegiate hacker competitions, bug bounty programs, participation in the security research community, cyber security military training, or ethical hacking internship programs.

Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees’ diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight’s commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day.

Please Note: Due to government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens may be considered for this position.

Black Knight is the premier provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan life cycle. Our deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues complements the knowledge, technology and solutions we offer to help our clients achieve their business goals. Black Knight offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle.

JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTION

Responsible for protecting the company from dynamic and evolving threats by coordinating and performing penetration tests. Monitors and researches emerging and advanced information security threats, as well as assesses customer data, investigating repeating trends, attacks, malicious intellectual properties, and other abnormalities. Minimizes data exposure risks by meeting all company and regulatory requirements while developing and implementing business solutions.

This position is remote / telecommute eligible. If located in Jacksonville, FL some onsite will be required.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate Penetration testing with 3rd party vendors to prevent possible incidents that target the company and pose an imminent risk to the company, its employees and customers.
• Plans, directs and facilitates response and recovery activities in response to a threat in software applications.
• Provides consulting services with software development teams on code vulnerabilities and completes interpretations of the risk to the company and clients.
• Conducts scan reviews and provides recommendations to management regarding filters, blocking, vulnerability remediation, etc.
• Researches hackers and hacker techniques and provides detailed briefings and intelligence reports to management.
• Conducts analysis of intelligence data as it pertains to the application security of the Client. Collaborates with intrusion analysts to identify, report on, and coordinate remediation of threats to the company and its clients.
• Conducts Security vulnerability assessments of Web, Desktop Applications, and Web Services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

Professional certification such as CISSP, GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, GWEB, GSSP, OSCP, or CEH is a plus.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience with Penetration Testing tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, etc. preferred
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Selenium (Add-On), SQL syntax, Powershell, etc. preferred
• Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) a plus
• Experience with either Java and/or .NET (C#) development languages and code preferred
• ability to evaluate information security risk implications
• Knowledge of hacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities and key indicators of attacks and exploits
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks
• Experience working with a diverse range of data sources/streams and managing these effectively
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills with proficiency in project management
• Strong understanding of developing and deploying analytical tools and technologies to cybersecurity challenges
• Ability to apply formal intelligence analysis methods, develop hypothesis, prove/disprove relationships, defend the analysis, and apply attribution to cyber threat activity
• Knowledge of computer network defense operations (e.g., proxy, firewall, IDS/IPS, router/switch, open source information collection, etc.)
• Ability to develop partnership-oriented relationships with business executives and functional leaders
• Strong background in security operations, process, solutions and technologies
• Strong understanding of policy, compliance, and best practice security principles
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows, and / or Network Operating Systems
• Experience with current cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
• Experience with enterprise risk assessment methodologies
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with focus on timeliness, documentation, and communications with peers and business users alike
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels within Black Knight or outside the organization (executives, regulators, clients, etc.)
• Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units

Threat Intelligence Analyst I

Entry-level role into the job family. Works under general direction or on IT security projects as a project team member. Works on simple to moderately complex security issues or projects that require basic to increased skill in one (1) or more IT functional areas. Requires general understanding of security issues, techniques, and implications across at least one (1) computer platform. Must have general knowledge in networking, databases, systems, and/or Web operations. Typically requires up to three (3) or more years of combined IT and security work experience with extensive exposure conducting network security vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or other related experience using advanced networking tools and security solutions OR shows adequate non-traditional experience in international or collegiate hacker competitions, bug bounty programs, participation in the security research community, cyber security military training, or ethical hacking internship programs.

Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees’ diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight’s commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day.

Senior Scala Engineer

Scala, Python, Spark, Kafka, AWS

Overview:
Our client a leading digital distributor of household financial services, requires an experienced Senior Scala Engineer to join a talented team of Big Data Engineers, Subject Matter Experts and Thought-Leaders in this cloud-based Big Data business unit.

As a Senior Engineer in my client’s team you will be driving the development of quality solutions for our customers and be proactive in adopting and championing best practices.

You’ll make a real impact by taking an active role in the team’s agile practices, technical decision making and development, generating value and continuously striving to improve the quality and reliability of our data.

You will be working on complex, challenging and exciting enterprise-level Big Data solutions/programmes which are SUPER cutting-edge.

For this Senior Scala Engineer / Senior Scala Developer role, you must have:

Package:

Scala, Python, Spark, Kafka, AWS

Please respond to this advert with an up to date version of your CV and the leading consultant will be in touch.

• A strong understanding of the Linux user space.

• Experience configuring and managing Linux servers

• Knowledge of Scripting using Bash, Shell, Python or Ruby.

• Understanding of configuration management tools; Terrafrom, preferably Ansible but otherwise Chef and Puppet.

• Building deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools. (Jenkins, Bamboo, Git, .. )

• Familiarity working with one or more of Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

• Containerisation tools - Kubernetes or Docker.

• Comfortable working in an Agile Environment.

• Healthy Day Rate - £450-550

• Hot Tech - Kubernetes as one example

• Increasing your market value and brand as an individual business by improving the company’s way of working and being an integral part of the team during your contract.

• Flexibility - optional remote working 1-2 days a week.