Senior Software Engineer - R&D (Python)

We are seeking a talented senior software engineer to become a key member of our newly established, high-performing team dedicated to developing one of our strategic products focused on Cloud Security. This opportunity involves contributing to the creation of an innovative product from the ground up, allowing for significant influence over its architecture, workflows, and technology choices. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional professional abilities, a capacity for rapid technology adoption, and proficiency working within multi-cloud environments, specifically AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in all phases of the software development life cycle within an agile-oriented setting.
• Design and implement the product from its initial inception through to production deployment.
• Conduct research and integrate advanced cyber security mechanisms into the product.
• Investigate emerging technologies and tools to ensure the adoption of cutting-edge solutions.
• Participate in continuous, iterative engineering cycles, focusing on code quality, supportability, scalability, and performance.
• Design software components for well-defined scenarios, prioritising simplicity and maintainability.
• Perform and lead effective code reviews to uphold quality standards.

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Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering field.
• 6 years and more of hands-on experience with Python web development.
• Demonstrable experience as a Python developer, with a robust portfolio showcasing previous work.
• Familiarity with both relational databases (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (such as MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Sound understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and considerations for performance and scale.
• Experience with AWS services as a developer is advantageous, though proficiency with any cloud infrastructure platform (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) is highly valued.
• Exposure to serverless technologies and the AWS CDK framework (Infrastructure as Code).
• Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in learning and deeply understanding new technologies.
• Practical experience in CI/CD, automated tests and deployment processes, integrating them seamlessly into daily workflows.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.