Senior Backend Software Engineer - Python

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Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
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The Role
About the Team
You will be a pivotal member of the EASM (Eternal Attack Surface Management) Team, a specialized group focused on advanced data gathering, analysis, processing, and graph building within our cloud infrastructure. This team is at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge cloud technologies, including Kubernetes, containers, SQS, SNS, Redis and graph databases.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
  • You will be responsible for designing & developing high-scale solutions in a data-intensive environment.
  • You will take part in developing the company's most important systems and platforms.
  • You will work with very knowledgeable and experienced developers with a large scale of skills and capabilities.
  • Deal with software challenges, including high performance, scalability, robustness, and resilience.
  • Lead the planning and execution of features and services development.
  • Collaborate with different engineering teams to ensure a high degree of alignment, ruthless prioritization, and timely releases of products and services in support of critical company initiatives.
  • Ensure scalable development, testing, and deployment process to maintain and improve product reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and decisions directly impacting our product's future.
  • Take part in the development and operation of a large multi-tenant SaaS platform running in the cloud on top of Kubernetes.
  • Be a part of a diverse and dynamic international, multicultural organization.

The skills you'll bring include
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development: building scalable, high-performance systems and applications.
  • Knowledge of databases - Relational and NoSQL databases
  • Understanding of the full lifecycle development process, including business and functional requirements, developing technical designs, implementation of scalable solutions, and object-oriented design.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to develop and test new ideas and concepts
  • Familiarity with common best practices, design and architectural patterns.
  • Passionate and responsible team player with strong communication skills.
  • Highly motivated, self-learner with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with cloud environments

Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of technical innovation in cloud-based infrastructure. You will work on challenging projects, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and contribute significantly to our technical roadmap.
Rapid7 Prague
Established in 2023, with Rapid7 opening its new offices in Prague. This branch is an R&D center focusing on creating great cyber security products for Rapid7's customers.
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact.
Here, we're building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 10,000 global customers ahead of whatever's next.
Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world's biggest security challenges.
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