Senior Software Engineer - Python

Role & responsibilities:

The person appointed will be working on malware research with development and will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side applications while contributing to security-focused initiatives. The role bridges software engineering and cybersecurity, ensuring systems are resilient, efficient, and capable of detecting/responding to modern threats. The scope includes application development, infrastructure management, offensive security techniques, and security automation in both Linux and Windows environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize

  Python-based server-side applications

  with high reliability and performance.
• Design, build, and integrate

  REST APIs

  to support secure, scalable services.
• Manage and optimize

  databases and servers

  (MySQL, MongoDB, Apache, NFS, SMB) across Linux and Windows environments.
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using

  Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)

  .
• Conduct

  offensive security activities

  including red teaming, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and adversary simulation.
• Apply the

  MITRE ATT&CK framework

  to identify attacker TTPs and enhance detection/response strategies.
• Collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  (security, DevOps, engineering) to strengthen system resilience and improve security posture.
• Write

  unit tests

  and ensure strong

  code coverage

  , following clean coding and agile development practices.
• Develop

  custom security utilities and automation scripts

  in Python to support research and incident response.
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to peer reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.

Key competencies/behaviours:

• Technical Expertise

  Strong Python development skills with hands-on experience in containerized environments and security practices.

• Problem-Solving Mindset

  Ability to analyze complex technical and security challenges, identify risks, and provide effective solutions.

• Analytical Thinking

  Skilled in debugging, performance optimization, and understanding attacker behaviours and frameworks.

• Collaboration & Communication

  – Able to work effectively with developers, security professionals, and cross-functional teams, while clearly articulating technical concepts.

• Adaptability

  – Comfortable working across Linux and Windows environments, handling diverse databases and systems.

• Security Focus

  – Proactive in applying red team techniques, vulnerability assessments, and detection improvements.

• Attention to Detail

  – Ensures code quality, testing, and documentation meet the highest standards.

• Continuous Learning

  – Passion for staying updated on emerging security threats, Python advancements, and new technology trends.

• Leadership & Mentorship

  – Provides guidance, shares knowledge, and contributes to building a culture of security-first engineering.