Lead the Elasticsearch Security team as a Principal Software Developer. Focus on architecture and design to enhance authentication, authorization, and tenant isolation in a scalable environment. In this senior role, you will own the core security initiatives from architecture to production.

Collaborating with engineering and product leaders at Elastic, you will ensure high-performance security is embedded within all critical features. Your deep experience in scalable systems and RBAC/ABAC models will be essential in driving the design and execution of security components. Key Responsibilities:

- Lead security architecture and design for Elasticsearch features
- Optimize security performance across distributed systems
- Develop foundational security models for complex features




- Collaborate on embedding security in current customer features
- Drive vulnerability management with InfoSec collaboration

Requirements:

- Proven systems design experience for scalable security
- Deep knowledge of Java, concurrency, and JVM memory management
- Familiarity with edge identity protocols and cryptographic methods
- Experience with distributed systems security principles
- Track record of using AI for development acceleration

Bring your expertise in security architecture and design to the forefront at Elastic.

📌 Principal Software Developer at Elastic (Ottawa)
🏢 Elastic
📍 Ottawa