Software Engineer

Trend Micro is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Python/Django) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. This role involves building secure, multi-tier applications, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has strong Python/Django experience, a solid understanding of backend architecture, and a proactive mindset, contributing to a world safe for exchanging digital information.

Must Have

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django.
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable multi-tier backend applications.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, testable, and well-documented code.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with frontend and UX teams to integrate backend APIs.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions.
• Follow best practices for security, performance, and reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools, libraries, and technologies.
• Take ownership of backend components and contribute as an effective team member.
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python with Django and/or Flask, or Go with Gin.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to write unit tests and debug complex issues.

Good to Have

• Basic to intermediate experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with React or other modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

When you join Trend, you become part of a unique and diverse global family and you get to work towards a world safe for exchanging digital information.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Backend Software Engineer (Python/Django) will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs that power business-critical applications. This role works closely with frontend, UX, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable, high-performance backend solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Python and Django, a solid understanding of backend architecture, data structures, and system design, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset. Experience working on production-grade systems, high-scale platforms, or cybersecurity-related applications is a strong plus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable multi-tier backend applications
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, testable, and well-documented code
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate closely with frontend and UX teams to integrate backend APIs
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
• Follow best practices for security, performance, and reliability
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools, libraries, and technologies to improve development efficiency
• Take ownership of backend components and contribute as an effective team member

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in one of the following stacks:
• Python with Django and/or Flask
• Go with Gin (or similar Go web frameworks)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and backend architecture
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Ability to write unit tests and debug complex issues

Good to Have

• Basic to intermediate experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript
• Familiarity with React or other modern frontend frameworks
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

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