Lead Software Engineer (Python / Web Security)

1. About the Product: 

Our client is on the verge of launching a cutting-edge Web Security product designed to shield online platforms from bots, malicious API requests, and Layer 7 DDoS attacks. This solution is part of their ambitious goal to bolster web infrastructure security leveraging our extensive expertise in Edge Network products.

2. Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team consisting of 3 backend engineers, 2 frontend engineers, a data analyst, and an ops to deliver a stable, secure, and highly performant Web Security product.
• Implement and oversee SRE practices, ensuring high availability, efficient monitoring, and rapid incident response.
• Drive the adoption of modern CI/CD practices including canary deployments and feature flags to ensure frequent and safe product updates.
• Actively manage and prioritize technical debt to prevent it from impacting product quality or team efficiency.
• Cultivate a positive team environment, ensuring team satisfaction and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage expectations across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and realistic project goals.
• Optimize delivery processes to ensure efficient feature rollout, scope limitation, and the identification of optimal development paths.
• Design and maintain a resilient architecture with robust disaster recovery plans.
• Champion security best practices to safeguard our product from threats.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance team productivity and product features.

3. Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in Python.
• Proven experience leading software development teams, preferably in a product-focused environment.
• Previous experience with Kubernetes, Grafana, CI / CD tools (like Github Actions), RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with SRE practices and a solid understanding of observability and monitoring tools.
• A track record of implementing modern CI/CD methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead architectural discussions.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with security products or services, especially at the edge or in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AI tools and techniques to improve product development and team productivity.
• Previous work with Clickhouse, Sentry, and Opensearch.
• Contributions to open-source projects or public demonstrations of technical leadership.

4. Benefits:

The benefits vary by region, but you can expect perks like:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Remote, hybrid, or office work
• Educational support
• Medical insurance (depending on the contract type and your location)
• Business trips (depending on your role)