Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

About the role

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn.

Who You Are

You are an experienced full stack engineer who can independently design, build, and ship features spanning the frontend and backend. You take ownership of your work end-to-end, raise the technical bar for those around you, and enjoy mentoring less experienced engineers while continuing to grow your own craft.

You embody Ontic’s values: Do Good Above All, Raise the Bar, Lead with Empathy, Walk the Walk, and Keep Moving.

Responsibilities

Design & Development: Independently design and build scalable, reliable full stack features and services spanning backend and frontend

Technical Leadership: Lead technical design discussions for medium-to-large features and drive sound architectural decisions

Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers in an agile environment to scope, plan, and deliver work

Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews and uphold high standards for performant, maintainable code across the stack

Mentorship: Mentor associate and mid-level engineers on technical best practices and help guide their growth

Performance & Reliability: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns

Ownership: Own features end-to-end — from design and development through deployment and operational support

Technical Debt: Identify and help prioritize technical debt to support long-term maintainability

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience: 4–6 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with solid knowledge of both backend and frontend technologies

Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability

Working knowledge of system design and common architectural patterns

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows

Backend Expertise:

Solid experience with service implementation in Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch

Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and working with data at scale

Frontend Expertise:

Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and modern frontend frameworks

Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, React Query) and frontend performance considerations

Hands-on experience with ES2015+, TypeScript, Webpack, Jest, Tailwind, and TDD practices

Experience building responsive, accessible, and visually polished UI

This role is based in Austin, Texas, and requires working from the Austin office three days a week.

This role supports a FedRAMP environment and requires that work be performed within the United States by individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who are U.S. citizens.

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at recruitment@ontic.co or call (512) 572-7400