Software Engineer - Java, Kafka

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work visas of any kind at the time of hire, or at any point during employment. This includes, but is not limited to: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, J-1, etc Your Role: Join Tenable's core engineering team to design and scale cloud-native search solutions and microservices. You will build highly reliable infrastructure that processes evolving customer data landscapes, ensuring our cyber security platform remains performant and state-of-the-art. Your Opportunity:

• Build the Backbone: Craft high-performance "plumbing" for data ingestion, storage, and retrieval. You aren't just moving data; you are building the services that manage it.
• Modern Tech Stack: Work extensively with Kotlin, Java, Snowflake, and CockroachDB to drive innovation in our global distributed systems.
• Architecture & Influence: Get in on the ground floor to contribute to design and architectural decisions.
• Growth: Utilize a dedicated training budget for conferences and workshops to keep your skills sharp.
• Collaborate: Partner with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to iterate on world-class security products., This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs. US Pay Range $114,500 - $152,500 USD We're committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact for further assistance. Tenable Data Consent Statement Tenable is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Notice describes how we collect and use your personal data during and after your working relationship with us, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). Please click to review. For California Residents: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that Tenable advise you of certain rights related to the collection of your private information. Please click to review. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Tenable, Inc.? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert, Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a AWS Cloud Transformation Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Bo…

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• Experience: 3-5 years in software development with a focus on distributed systems.
• Languages: Proficiency in Kotlin or Java (and a willingness to adapt to new languages).
• Data Expertise: Hands-on experience with Snowflake, CockroachDB, Kafka, or similar operational datastores.
• Cloud Native: Strong background in Kubernetes and containerized microservice architectures.
• Location: To be considered for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria - Hybrid with the ability to commute to our Columbia, MD/Northern VA office, or Hybrid with the ability to commute to our Boston, MA office.
• Execution: Proven ability to design and execute highly technical projects within an Agile environment.
• Mindset: Accountability for production software and a drive to lead/independently manage projects.
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• FedRAMP: Must be US Citizen.

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey! What makes Tenable such a great place to work? Ask a member of our team and they'll answer, "Our people!" We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you're part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!, © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved