Desarrollador de back-end

Prowler; Gorguja; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company is seeking a Python backend developer to enhance cloud security solutions. In this remote position, you will design and implement scalable APIs, participate in architectural decisions, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are experienced in backend development with strong knowledge of cloud environments and relational databases.

Servicios

Mandatory minimum PTO (~5 weeks)

Workstation/home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Stock options

Continuous learning and professional development

Formación

• Advanced proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in Django is a plus.
• 5+ years experience in backend development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with teams to design and develop backend for the product.
• Design, build, and maintain secure back-end APIs using Django and Python.
• Lead code reviews and mentor other engineers.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Git

Security best practices

Containerization (Docker)

CI/CD

Unit testing

Descripción del empleo

We are an open source seed-stage startup revolutionizing cloud security infrastructure. Our mission is to build cutting-edge, practitioner-friendly solutions that empower developers to secure their cloud environments effortlessly. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic individual who thrives at the intersection of development, security, and community to join our team as a Python backend developer.

Prowler is a company that values our people as much as cybersecurity, demonstrated by mandatory PTO and a fully remote team. Day to day, Prowlerians collaborate, architect, and deploy security checks and remediations across cloud deployments at scale, empowering users to discover the edges of their systems and find gaps in their security posture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all employees.

Check out our website here: Prowler on Github

Primary Responsibilities

1. Think beyond the code and about our users and customers, understand their needs and define solutions with the team.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop the backend for the Prowler product.
3. Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable back-end APIs using containerized Django apps and Python.
4. Contribute to backend architecture decisions and product infrastructure planning.
5. Optimize system performance, reliability, scalability, and security in a cloud-native environment.
6. Collaborate with product owners, designers, and fellow developers to define project requirements and features that meet business needs.
7. Lead code reviews, automated testing, and continuous deployment workflows, providing constructive feedback to maintain high code quality and adhere to best practices. Mentor other engineers on this matter.
8. Lead the continuous improvement of best practices, introducing the latest industry standards.
9. Manage and integrate relational databases, ensuring consistency, scalability, and performance (currently using PostgreSQL).
10. Actively participate in Prowler community support and guide others in this area.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in Django considered a plus.
• 5+ years experience in backend development or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Expertise in relational database design and optimization, especially PostgreSQL.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficient in Git and collaborative workflows.
• Awareness of security, scalability, and maintainability best practices.
• Experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Amazon ECS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• Advocate for unit testing, thorough documentation, and high code quality standards.
• Proven ability to work independently and remotely.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have:

• Startup mindset: initiative, proactive attitude.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Skilled in cloud security.
• Background in open source projects.

Why join Prowler

• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing and innovative company in the cloud security industry.
• Fully remote work, allowing for a flexible and collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation.

Work Hours & Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position involving writing, testing, reviewing, and operating code at scale. Prowler is fully remote and distributed across all U.S. time zones and several in the E.U. This requires individuals to manage their working hours and communicate their availability.

Benefits include mandatory minimum PTO (~5 weeks; anything less than 4 weeks/year is unacceptable), a workstation/home office stipend, flexible working hours, and stock options.