Senior Python Engineer

🕒 May 6

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Sophos

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

Cybersecurity • SaaS

Sophos is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting businesses against advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, and cloud security. With a prevention-first approach, Sophos aims to stop ransomware and other cyber threats before they cause harm. Sophos provides services such as threat research, security training, and operational support to ensure robust defense against cyberattacks. Their solutions cater to various industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and retail. The Sophos Central platform delivers centralized security management, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure to enhance security posture.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with engineering leadership, architects, product management, and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and feature priorities. • Design and implement scalable, cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Celery. • Build AI-powered applications as well as the platforms and services that enable their development, deployment, and operation. • Integrate and optimize data systems including Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch to support high-performance AI and cybersecurity workloads. • Partner effectively with Product Management, DevOps, QA, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that meet both technical excellence and customer needs. • Take end-to-end ownership of major features or projects from design through deployment and monitoring, working with a high degree of autonomy. • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers, helping them grow their skills and deliver high-quality code. • Influence architecture and design decisions across multiple services or projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term product strategy. • Stay current with advances in Generative AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, and bring forward ideas to keep the platform at the cutting edge. • Work with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver robust, reliable services.

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of professional software development experience, including designing and building scalable microservices and REST APIs. • Strong Python development skills, with experience in FastAPI or other web frameworks. • Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS (EKS, Lambda, S3, Bedrock, etc.). • Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, Redis) and experience integrating search platforms like Elasticsearch. • Comfort with Unix/Linux environments and modern development workflows. • Demonstrated ability to own large features or projects end-to-end; from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring, with a strong sense of accountability. • Proven experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. • Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction at a broader scope — contributing to system architecture, cross-team initiatives, and long-term technology strategy. • Able to work autonomously while taking initiative to suggest improvements, propose new ideas, and drive features forward with minimal oversight. • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex distributed systems. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and research teams. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative software delivery. • Familiarity with Agentic Coding tools like claude code, cursor, codex etc.

🏖️ Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy. • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities. • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint. • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp. • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge. • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.