ColorTokens

Job Description: Software Engineer (MTS 2)

YOE: 1–3 years, Startups preferred

About ColorTokens:

At ColorTokens, we empower businesses to stay operational and resilient in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Breaches happen—but with our cutting-edge ColorTokens Xshield™ platform, companies can minimize the impact of breaches by preventing the lateral spread of ransomware and advanced malware. We enable organizations to continue operating while breaches are contained, ensuring critical assets remain protected.

Our innovative platform provides unparalleled visibility into traffic patterns between workloads, OT/IoT/IoMT devices, and users, allowing businesses to enforce granular micro-perimeters, swiftly isolate key assets, and respond to breaches with agility. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions (Q3 2024), ColorTokens safeguards global enterprises and delivers significant savings by preventing costly disruptions.

Join us in transforming cybersecurity. Learn more at www.colortokens.com.

Our Culture

We foster an environment that values customer focus, innovation, collaboration, mutual respect, and informed decision-making. We believe in alignment and empowerment so you can own and drive initiatives autonomously.

Self-starters and high-motivated individuals will enjoy the rewarding experience of solving complex challenges that protect some of world’s impactful organizations – be it a children’s hospital, or a city, or the defense department of an entire country.

Primary Location: Bengaluru

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and disciplined Software Engineer (MTS 2) with working experience in Go and PostgreSQL who is eager to build reliable and scalable backend systems. While prior experience with React or cybersecurity principles is a plus, the key requirement is a strong foundation in backend development and a willingness to grow. The ideal candidate is a team player who communicates clearly, takes ownership of their tasks, and is eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

·       Develop and maintain backend services using Go and PostgreSQL.

·       Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to implement features and fixes.

·       Participate in code reviews and follow best practices to ensure high-quality code.

·       Focus on writing performant, maintainable, and secure code.

·       Communicate progress and blockers clearly with teammates and leads.

·       Learn and grow into broader responsibilities such as architecture and system design over time.

·       (Optional) Assist in front-end development using React as needed.

·       Stay curious and up-to-date with emerging technologies and good engineering practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

·       1–3 years of hands-on experience with Go, or strong familiarity through personal or academic projects.

·       Basic to intermediate experience with PostgreSQL, including writing queries and understanding schemas.

Bonus Skills:

·       Exposure to React or interest in learning front-end technologies.

·       Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts or best practices.

Other Skills:

·       Strong willingness to learn and grow under mentorship.

·       Good problem-solving and debugging skills.

·       Ability to manage tasks with guidance and deliver consistently.

·       Clear communication and eagerness to collaborate in a team environment.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are proactive, eager to learn from experienced peers, and want to make a meaningful impact while growing their skills in a supportive and high-performance environment.