Software Engineer

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 . About the Role We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and building scalable backend systems. You will work on high-scale distributed applications, contribute across the product lifecycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. If you are curious, enjoy learning new technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced product environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Build high-performance applications capable of processing large volumes of data. Design and optimize APIs, data models, and backend architecture. Work with Elasticsearch and MongoDB to build efficient search and data storage solutions. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and QA teams throughout the product lifecycle. Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability. Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. Take ownership of features from design through deployment and support. What We're Looking For 2–5 years of professional experience in backend software development. Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot. Experience working with Elasticsearch and MongoDB. Experience building applications that handle h