Senior Django Engineer

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Hack The Box

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Cybersecurity • Education • Gaming

Hack The Box is a cutting-edge online platform that provides cybersecurity education and training through gamified experiences. It offers a wide range of services including hands-on labs, cybersecurity competitions, and industry-recognized certifications, catering to individuals, professional teams, schools, and enterprises. The platform is designed to help users develop and enhance their skills in offensive and defensive security, equipping them to tackle real-world cyber threats. Hack The Box is widely used for team assessments and skill benchmarking across various industries, and hosts engaging events such as capture-the-flag competitions to facilitate interactive learning.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🔒 Cybersecurity

📚 Education

🎮 Gaming

📋 Description

• Optimize backend performance by improving API responsiveness, refining database queries, and enhancing caching strategies. • Design scalable backend architectures and influence long-term technical direction across multiple products and services. • Implement high-quality, maintainable code with strong test coverage and adherence to best practices. • Refactor legacy components into clean, modular, and future-ready services that accelerate development. • Collaborate closely with frontend, mobile, DevOps, and product teams to ensure smooth execution of cross-functional projects. • Lead technical discussions, produce clear design documents, and guide the team on architectural patterns. • Troubleshoot production issues rapidly and improve system reliability through monitoring, logging, and error reduction. • Deliver high-impact backend features that directly support product growth, user engagement, and business goals

🎯 Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in Django & Django REST Framework, including ORM optimization, class-based views, and advanced API design. • Hands-on experience with asynchronous task processing, ideally Celery + Redis/RabbitMQ, and deep understanding of reliability patterns. • Ability to design scalable backend architectures, including caching layers, service boundaries, and performance bottleneck prevention. • Solid understanding of backend security practices, including authentication, authorization, rate-limiting, and secure data handling. • Proven track record of owning and delivering complex backend features, including writing technical designs and mentoring other engineers. • Good knowledge of English language (verbal and written)

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 annual leave days • Paid paternity leave • Dedicated budget for training and professional development, participation in conferences • Full access to the Hack The Box lab offerings; so you can learn how to hack 😉 • State-of-the-art equipment (mac, iPhone, and mobile plan)