Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2024

Ketch

Ketch

51-200 employees

Software for data privacy compliance management

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$140k - $175kAnnually

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of San Francisco, California.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
Java
Postgres
AWS
Go
Elasticsearch
Scala
Redis
Cassandra
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience in software engineering
  • Have built production systems and services in Golang (ideal) or Java/Python/Scala
  • Have a deep understanding of domain driven data modeling
  • Have built production services in cloud-native environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Dead serious about tooling, best practices, automation - anything to improve DevEx
  • Are a great communicator and collaborator
  • Have dealt with complexities for mobile, web and mixed environments
  • Really grok your CI/CD (Github Actions, etc), Database/Storage (Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB, ScyllaDB, Postgres, ElasticSearch) and VCS (git/GitHub) tools
  • Good at instrumenting, troubleshooting, performance tuning multi-tenant large scale Kubernetes deployments
Responsibilities
  • Build solutions to solve our enterprise customers’ data privacy and security problems at scale
  • Take ownership of what you build. Take pride in building it better and scaling it
  • Develop server-side components primarily in Golang and interact with various data stores and processing pipelines
  • Co-own a performing, fault-tolerant, highly secure microservice architecture and continuously evolve it
  • Master data security and data protection techniques and put them into practice
  • Work closely with stakeholders/customers to understand use cases and solutions end-to-end
  • Collectively be responsible for the well-being of our SaaS production system - quality, performance, scalability, reliability and efficiency
  • Invent and reinvent how we build, deploy and operate
  • Keep abreast of technologies and tools. Embrace and contribute to open source communities

Ketch provides software solutions for businesses to manage their data in compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. The software features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, making it accessible for legal and marketing teams without requiring extensive technical skills. It includes pre-built templates for major privacy and AI regulations, streamlining the compliance process. Ketch also offers hands-on deployment support, including communication via Slack, weekly checklists, and detailed documentation, allowing clients to transition to their platform in as little as 2-4 weeks. Unlike many competitors, Ketch emphasizes customer service and support, which enhances internal communication and helps businesses responsibly share data while powering customer loyalty programs. The company's goal is to ensure that businesses can manage their data responsibly and in compliance with regulations, while also fostering better collaboration across teams.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$41.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for privacy tech solutions boosts Ketch's market potential.
  • Recent $20M funding round indicates strong investor confidence in Ketch.
  • Collaboration with The Ethical Tech Project highlights commitment to ethical data practices.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established players like OneTrust and TrustArc.
  • Rapid AI evolution may outpace Ketch's current capabilities, requiring continuous updates.
  • Economic downturns could reduce IT budgets, impacting Ketch's adoption.

What makes Ketch unique

  • Ketch offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for easy compliance management.
  • The platform includes pre-built templates for major privacy and AI regulations.
  • Ketch provides hands-on deployment support, enabling quick transitions from existing solutions.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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