Contrast Security named to Inc.'s “Best Workplaces of 2020” Contrast Security is the world’s leading provider of security technology that enables software applications to protect themselves against cyberattacks, heralding the new era of self-protecting software. Contrast's patented deep security instrumentation is the breakthrough technology that enables highly accurate assessment and always-on protection of an entire application portfolio, without disruptive scanning or expensive security experts. Only Contrast has sensors that work actively inside applications to uncover vulnerabilities, prevent data breaches, and secure the entire enterprise from development, to operations, to production. At Contrast, we pride ourselves on being the best, and being the best requires hiring the best. About the Position We are looking for a Developer Advocate/Evangelist to join our Global Product Management team and lead our inbound and outbound strategy targeting our software developer audience. As a developer evangelist, you will be acting as a translator who can explain technology to different audiences and find the value story in a technical message. You will be walking in the developers' shoes, advocating for their point of view inside our company, and helping us refine our product strategy to better serve their needs. The ideal candidate has experience developing applications, especially cloud-native ones, has operated in a DevSec environment, and has broad familiarity with modern developer practices and tooling. At Contrast, you will find an environment where innovation and success come from creative collaboration. For those who meet these standards, there is no better place to work than Contrast Security. This position is US-based but can be permanently 100% remote if not near an office location once reopened.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the market landscape and the developer persona to identify critical areas of competitive differentiation and market disruption
- Collaborate with customers, sales, engineering, designers, and other product managers to envision delightful experiences for software developers
- Interact with developers online on the relevant public forums to help promote Contrast and secure code practices.
- Publish technical blog posts, tutorials, technical white papers, and deployment guides to support external developers and improve their developer experience
- Run and teach workshops
- Build cool projects as code examples that increase developer awareness and the platform reach
- Influence the Product Development and R&D teams while helping them better understand what to build and why
About You
- B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience in software development and developer advocacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable ability to present complex technical concepts in simple and engaging ways to technical audiences
- A strong interest in blogging/ writing/ presenting and becoming a technical thought leader in the industry
- Experience working with various programming languages (Java, PHP, .NET, Ruby, Javascript, Python, GoLang, ...), technologies (IaaS / PaaS / Cloud / Containers / Serverless) and methodologies (DevOps, DevSecOps)
- Experience in secure code practices is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Daily in-office team lunches (when offices are open)
- Meaningful stock plans
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible paid time off
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