GRC Engineer (Python Backend & Compliance Engineering)

Job Title: GRC EngineerLocation: San Jose, CA / Lehi, UTDuration: 12+ MonthsEmployment Type: ContractExperience Required: 6–8 YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled GRC Engineer with strong hands-on development experience and expertise in building secure, scalable enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Python, API development, microservices architecture, containerization, and compliance/security engineering.This role requires a technical professional who can bridge engineering execution with governance, risk, and compliance requirements while developing modern application solutions.Only local San Jose, CA candidates available for 100% onsite work should be considered.Required Experience6+ years of software engineering / security engineering experienceStrong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) engineering environmentsHands-on experience designing and building secure enterprise applicationsExperience working in compliance-driven or security-focused engineering teamsMust Have Technical SkillsProgramming / DevelopmentStrong Hands-on Experience WithPython (mandatory)API development (RESTful APIs)Node.jsBackend application developmentSecure coding practicesApplication integration developmentArchitecture / Cloud NativeStrong Experience WithMicroservices architectureContainerization technologies:DockerKubernetesDistributed application designScalable application architectureModern enterprise application design patternsDatabase TechnologiesStrong Database Experience WithSQL / relational databasesDatabase schema designQuery optimizationData modelingTransactional data handlingSecurity / Compliance / GRCUnderstanding OfGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) principlesSecurity engineering best practicesCompliance frameworksRisk management controlsSecure architecture standardsAudit and governance considerationsDevOps / Engineering PracticesExperience WithCI/CD pipelinesVersion control systems (Git)Deployment automationEnvironment managementLogging / monitoring conceptsKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop secure, scalable enterprise applicationsBuild and maintain APIs and backend servicesDevelop microservices-based applications using modern architecture principlesDeploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and KubernetesSupport security, compliance, and governance requirements within engineering workflowsCollaborate with GRC, security, engineering, and infrastructure teamsImplement secure coding and application hardening best practicesOptimize database interactions and application performanceSupport architecture reviews, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation initiativesParticipate in troubleshooting, production support, and system enhancementsPreferred QualificationsSecurity engineering or cybersecurity background preferredExperience with enterprise compliance programsFamiliarity with cloud-native platforms is a plusExposure to governance automation / compliance tooling preferred