Software Engineer

Job Description

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it's not just about finding risk but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, including Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.

How will you make an impact?

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using the MERN stack
• Translate business and technical requirements into clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Follow established coding standards and development best practices
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs (and GraphQL where applicable)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product
• Identify, debug, and resolve application issues and defects
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimations
• Maintain proper documentation for code and technical solutions
• Be open to learning and upskilling in new technologies and frameworks as required by the project

Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js
• Around 3-4 years of hands-on application development experience in MERN stack
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, RESTful APIs
• Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, modern UI frameworks, and state management
• Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS
• Experience using Git/GitHub for version control and Jira (or similar) for task tracking
• Experience working with modern IDEs/editors such as VS Code or similar
• ·Ability to work in Agile/Scrum-based development environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience with GraphQL (schema design, resolvers, integrations)
• Hands-on exposure to Docker and containerized application development
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, or similar)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to Linux-based environments
• Experience or familiarity with Grafana for monitoring and observability
• Experience or familiarity with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployments