BforeAI is an innovative and rapidly expanding scale-up dedicated to deterring cybercrime through cutting-edge predictive and pre-emptive technologies. We harness the power of prescriptive AI to revolutionize the way we tackle cyber threats, particularly in the realm of brand protection.
Named by Gartner in 26 reports over the last 2 years, BforeAI is the industry’s fastest, most accurate solution for automated protection against online fraud.
We are like weather forecasts for cyber threats. Join us in the fight for a safer cyberspace!
🚀 Why it’s great to work here
We are a location independent company – no physical office required – and we operate as a fully distributed team. We deeply believe in the value of diversity and inclusivity within our workplace, understanding that these principles lead to a happier team and ultimately a superior product. We offer an intellectually stimulating company environment and you’ll be working with a bright, dedicated team from across the globe.
If you possess a high level of autonomy and self-organization, and feel you can thrive at BforeAI, we’d love to hear from you!
✨ What’s Cool About This Job
Are you a seasoned Python developer with a knack for leading teams and architecting high-performance solutions? At BforeAI, we’re looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead with not only top-notch technical skills but also the mindset to inspire and empower our development team. You’ll be at the forefront, making strategic technical decisions, guiding developers on best practices, and fostering a culture where every voice counts.
In this role, you’ll take full ownership of projects - from architecture to deployment - ensuring alignment with our goals and standards, and working cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Security teams. We’re seeking a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is unafraid to tackle challenges, and is committed to developing both people and technology.
If you’re passionate about leading by example and building secure, high-performance solutions, join us at BforeAI and make a real impact!
Please note, this job can be anywhere - we have to select a city for job boards.
📣 What you’ll be doing
- Lead and mentor a team of Python developers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and development processes.
- Design, architect, and oversee the implementation of scalable, high-performance software solutions.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and Security to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of projects.
- Drive technical decisions and ensure alignment with company objectives and engineering best practices.
- Take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to deployment and support.
- Proactively identify and address bottlenecks, performance issues, and technical debt to maintain system scalability and reliability.
- Maintain a high standard of code quality by promoting best practices like automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, especially in the cybersecurity space, to continuously innovate and improve the platform.
- Ensure security considerations are baked into every stage of the development process, collaborating with the security team as needed.
💥 You’ll be a great fit if
- You have 10+ years of software development experience focused on Python, including 5+ years of experience leading development teams, and/or mentoring junior engineers, and/or managing development processes.
- You have proven experience in startup environments, adapting to change and working with limited resources to deliver innovative solutions.
- You have a strong understanding of software architecture principles, microservices, and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- You have experience with database/streaming products such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Event Hub, Kinesis, MongoDB, DocumentDB, Milvus, ElasticSearch.
- You have experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Salt, Puppet, Ansible.
- You have experience with structured and unstructured data.
- You have hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern deployment practices.
- You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead teams through technical challenges.
- You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You have experience with agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).
- You have cybersecurity domain knowledge, with a focus on developing secure software applications or integrating security practices into development.
- You have an architect certification from one of the main cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- You have exposure to other programming languages such as Go, Rust, or JavaScript.
- You contribute to open-source projects or community involvement in tech forums.
Don't meet every single requirement? Don't count yourself out just yet. Studies show some individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At BforeAI, we're dedicated to building a diverse workplace based on merit, work ethics, and character, and we believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success!
If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we hope you’ll still consider applying!
We use an Employee of Record service to facilitate seamless global hiring processes and offer benefits tailored to the country where you will be working! For countries not supported by our EOR partner, talk to us about being a contractor. In all cases, you will need to be authorized to work in the country you’re based in.
💡 Want to know more about BforeAI?
- About BforeAI
- BforeAI on YouTube
- Our Values & Benefits at BforeAI
- Our CPO Luciano Allegro highlights the importance of a proactive cybersecurity approach in a recent TechNewsWorld article
- Our CEO Luigi Lenguito on Pre-crime Threat Intelligence
- BforeAI has been named a 2024 Cool Vendor by Gartner for Artificial Intelligence in Banking and Investment Services
