Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Software Engineer role sits in a security-focused SaaS context, where product value is delivered through reliable web experiences and well-designed APIs rather than one-off deployments. Working on a consolidated application security platform also places day-to-day engineering decisions close to the realities of enterprise SaaS, including integration needs, stakeholder variety, and the expectation that features remain maintainable as usage expands.
From a SaaS career perspective, the stack and practices outlined here map to common patterns across modern subscription products: MERN-based development, API design, and collaboration with QA, DevOps, and Product in an Agile cadence. Exposure to documentation, defect resolution, and iterative delivery builds the kind of operational engineering discipline that transfers across SaaS teams, especially where product changes must be shipped safely and observed in production.
The position will suit an engineer who prefers full-stack ownership and is comfortable translating requirements into production-ready code while working through a sprint-based workflow. It aligns well with someone in the early-to-mid experience range who wants to deepen core web engineering skills and gradually expand into adjacent areas like GraphQL, containers, cloud services, and delivery pipelines as projects require.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Software Engineer
- Research & Development
- India - Pune
- Experienced
- Full time
- ID: P2138
Description
Who are we?
Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it's not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.
How will you make an impact?
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using the MERN stack
- Translate business and technical requirements into clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Follow established coding standards and development best practices
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs (and GraphQL where applicable)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product
- Identify, debug, and resolve application issues and defects
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimations
- Maintain proper documentation for code and technical solutions
- Be open to learning and upskilling in new technologies and frameworks as required by the project
Requirements
Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js
- Around 3-4 years of hands-on application development experience in MERN stack
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, RESTful APIs
- Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, modern UI frameworks, and state management
- Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS
- Experience using Git/GitHub for version control and Jira (or similar) for task tracking
- Experience working with modern IDEs/editors such as VS Code or similar
- ·Ability to work in Agile/Scrum-based development environments
Nice to Have:
- Experience with GraphQL (schema design, resolvers, integrations)
- Hands-on exposure to Docker and containerized application development
- Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, or similar)
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Exposure to Linux-based environments
- Experience or familiarity with Grafana for monitoring and observability
- Experience or familiarity with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployments
What we have to offer
Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
