Senior engineer responsible for end-to-end delivery of scalable, reliable features. Design and implement Python-based services, work with Kubernetes and cloud platforms, contribute to architecture, champion testing/monitoring, and mentor junior engineers while partnering with product and UX teams to meet customer needs.
As a Senior Python Engineer, you will own a full life cycle of development and be a senior contributor on a team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of increasingly complex features that are correctly implemented and high quality. You will take initiative to identify and own solutions to problems, and you will partner with cross-functional teams owning requirements that take into account all parties' needs. You will act as a resource by advising and mentoring junior engineers to continue to build the technical capabilities of our teams.
About the Team
Our Product and Engineering team works with our award-winning products to help us create a single experience to help customers assess risk, detect threats and automate their security programs at over 11,000 organisations. These teams use best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise to develop new products and features, and enhance existing features, in order to create value for customers across the world.
The stakes for creating a safer digital world are greater than ever. At Rapid7 we believe it's our responsibility to show up every day and give our best for our customers and the entire security community. Our global engineering teams are at the centre of this mission and are dedicated to building a complete suite of industry-leading products which provide a cohesive platform for our customers. Our range of solutions spans vulnerability management, detection, automation, cloud security, and penetration testing.
Join our engineering team to help us build and innovate great products on our Insight platform using the latest technologies to make the world a safer digital space.
About the Role
In this role you will be focused on helping our customers seamlessly manage their security solutions by providing reliable, performant, and cost-efficient access to data at scale
You will have the opportunity to further broaden your skills surrounded by a team of incredibly smart and experienced Engineers, whilst getting the opportunity to mentor others. Specifically, your focus will be to:
The skills and qualities you'll bring include:• A minimum of 5 years experience in software development using Python or equivalent, strong relational database knowledge and working knowledge of the major cloud service providers.• Excited by technology, curious and eager to learn, with the ability to mentor more junior members of the team• The attitude and ability to thrive in a high-growth, evolving environment• Collaborative team player who has the ability to partner with others and drive toward solutions• Experience in breaking down complex goals into actionable weekly releases• Strong creative problem solving skills• Solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communications skills both within the team and cross functionally• Passionate about delighting customers, puts the customer needs at the forefront of all decision making• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex solutions to customers• Cloud security knowledge not necessary but advantageous• Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success
We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
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About Rapid7
At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
About the Team
Our Product and Engineering team works with our award-winning products to help us create a single experience to help customers assess risk, detect threats and automate their security programs at over 11,000 organisations. These teams use best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise to develop new products and features, and enhance existing features, in order to create value for customers across the world.
The stakes for creating a safer digital world are greater than ever. At Rapid7 we believe it's our responsibility to show up every day and give our best for our customers and the entire security community. Our global engineering teams are at the centre of this mission and are dedicated to building a complete suite of industry-leading products which provide a cohesive platform for our customers. Our range of solutions spans vulnerability management, detection, automation, cloud security, and penetration testing.
Join our engineering team to help us build and innovate great products on our Insight platform using the latest technologies to make the world a safer digital space.
About the Role
In this role you will be focused on helping our customers seamlessly manage their security solutions by providing reliable, performant, and cost-efficient access to data at scale
You will have the opportunity to further broaden your skills surrounded by a team of incredibly smart and experienced Engineers, whilst getting the opportunity to mentor others. Specifically, your focus will be to:
- Build, maintain, and release our well architected features using, Python, Kubernetes, and Cloud technologies
- You will understand and make well-reasoned design decisions and tradeoffs in your areas of expertise
- Contribute to architecture decisions for scalable, cost-efficient pipelines.
- Champion testing, monitoring, and operational excellence across distributed systems.
- Take an active role in the design and planning of upcoming features, our engineers are first class stakeholders in all parts of the development process
- When required, partner with internal teams such as UX and Product Management who work deeply with our product to ensure we are understanding our customers needs
- Continue to develop a deep understanding of our products in order to support our customers
The skills and qualities you'll bring include:• A minimum of 5 years experience in software development using Python or equivalent, strong relational database knowledge and working knowledge of the major cloud service providers.• Excited by technology, curious and eager to learn, with the ability to mentor more junior members of the team• The attitude and ability to thrive in a high-growth, evolving environment• Collaborative team player who has the ability to partner with others and drive toward solutions• Experience in breaking down complex goals into actionable weekly releases• Strong creative problem solving skills• Solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communications skills both within the team and cross functionally• Passionate about delighting customers, puts the customer needs at the forefront of all decision making• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex solutions to customers• Cloud security knowledge not necessary but advantageous• Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success
We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don't be shy - apply today.
#LI-CG1
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Top Skills
Cloud Technologies
Kubernetes
Python
Relational Databases
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