GRC Engineer

Purple Drive Technologies

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in backend engineering and Python development (REST API)
  • Deep familiarity with microservices architecture
  • Proficient in cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
  • Strong knowledge of GRC/compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and FedRAMP
  • Experience in building compliance automation and governance workflows
  • Expertise in implementing security measures like RBAC, OAuth2, and encryption
  • Hands-on background in facilitating CI/CD practices with DevSecOps integration

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services using Python and REST APIs
  • Build and maintain microservices architectures focused on security and scalability
  • Implement systems that meet compliance standards effectively
  • Automate compliance processes and facilitate audit-ready platforms
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines within a DevSecOps framework
  • Collaborate across various teams including security, compliance, and engineering

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to the latest technologies
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
Full Job Description
Overview:

Overview

Seeking a hands-on GRC Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and experience building secure, scalable, compliance-driven systems. Ideal candidate combines software development + cloud engineering + compliance frameworks (not audit-only).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services (Python) with REST APIs
  • Build and maintain microservices-based architectures
  • Implement secure, scalable systems aligned with compliance standards
  • Develop compliance automation, governance workflows, and audit-ready platforms
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
  • Work with cross-functional teams across security, compliance, and engineering
Must-Have Skills

  • Strong hands-on Python backend development (REST API)
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of GRC/compliance frameworks:
    • SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP
  • Experience building:
    • Compliance automation systems
    • Risk/control platforms
    • Governance workflows
  • Strong security implementation knowledge:
    • RBAC, OAuth2, JWT
    • Encryption, IAM
    • Audit logging, secure coding practices
  • Experience with CI/CD + DevSecOps integration
  • Strong database skills:
    • SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle)
  • Builder mindset (hands-on engineering; not just audit/policy)
Core Technical Stack (From Screening Notes)

  • Node.js, React.js
  • Database schema design
  • JSON handling
Good to Have

  • Node.js / FastAPI / Flask experience
  • Real-time compliance or governance platforms
  • Experience in regulated industries (banking, fintech, healthcare)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Monitoring/observability tools:
    • Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch
  • Exposure to GenAI / AI-driven compliance automation
  • Data governance, lineage, audit traceability
  • Agile, DevSecOps, secure SDLC practices
  • Strong communication with compliance/security stakeholders
Important Screening Criteria

  • Must be a technical GRC Engineer (developer-first profile)
  • Not suitable for:
    • Pure GRC consultants
    • Audit-only profiles
    • SOC analysts without engineering experience

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