Senior Back-end Engineer (Python) – Cybersecurity Platform
Black Peak Talent is a technology-focused recruitment and talent consulting company dedicated to delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences.
We bridge the gap between top-tier talent and businesses worldwide, harnessing our extensive network of professionals to empower your success.
We are currently looking for a Sr. Back-end Engineer (Python) for our client who builds self-organizing technical teams and offers software development services, partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs to create new products. With over 300 successful projects, some ongoing for over 8 years, they strive for long-term success. Their cooperative model ensures 95% client satisfaction, valuing transparency, collaboration, trust, responsibility, and innovation. New members can become co-owners, steering the business and sharing in its success.
Job Overview:
They are collaborating with a client to develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity awareness and phishing simulation platform. This platform is designed to educate and train users in organizations to recognize and respond effectively to phishing attempts and other cyber threats.
You will contribute to the creation of realistic phishing scenarios, track user responses, and provide comprehensive analytics and reporting to improve the organizational security posture.
As a Senior Backend Engineer with Python experience, you will join the project leadership team, working closely with an existing team to drive technical initiatives. You will be hands-on in developing the backend and infrastructure, taking ownership of the architecture, design, and implementation of key features.
Responsibilities:
- Leading technical initiatives and guiding the team towards best practices.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of the platform.
- A deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, especially related to phishing and social engineering, is highly beneficial.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development with Python.
- Strong proficiency with Python frameworks such as Django or Flask.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Experience leading technical teams or projects.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work with flexible work hours
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to become a co-owner of the cooperative
- Individual career development plan
- Friendly team and company culture
- Prioritization of mental and physical health in the workplace, with the freedom to make decisions about oneself, supported by peers committed to a healthy lifestyle.
- Empowering relationships for engineering alongside colleagues who cherish growth
- mindsets in a unique environment that blends service and product craftsmanship.
Interview Process:
- Initial screen: A friendly 45-minute cultural and technical interview.
- Homework Assignment- If there’s a match, we’ll provide a brief homework assignment, designed to take around 2 hours to complete.
- Technical Deep Dive: An hour technical interview to discuss the homework and conduct a technical deep dive.
If you possess the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. If you know someone who would be a great fit, we also invite you to refer them!
All CVs will be treated with strict confidentiality!
Black Peak Talent EOOD is registered by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy under N 3453, 07.12.2022.