Senior Python Software Developer - Cybersecurity Platforms

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Python Software Developer based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to design and build advanced software solutions supporting cybersecurity platforms in a remote environment.

You will contribute to modernizing core systems by applying scalable, resilient, and cloud-focused architectures.

Working with global engineering teams and stakeholders, you will help deliver critical initiatives aligned with cybersecurity technology objectives.

The position combines hands-on Python development with architectural problem-solving and innovation across distributed systems.

You will play a key role in improving platform reliability, performance, and security through modern software engineering practices.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys complex technical challenges, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

The Python Software Developer will contribute to the design, development, modernization, and delivery of cybersecurity-focused software solutions. This role requires strong technical ownership, the ability to solve complex engineering challenges, and effective collaboration with distributed teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable applications.

• Design, develop, test, and enhance high-quality software solutions supporting cybersecurity platforms.
• Modernize and re-architect existing components using contemporary software architectures focused on scalability, availability, and resiliency.
• Develop solutions aligned with cybersecurity product roadmap initiatives and business requirements.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze complex technical challenges and contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices.
• Build and maintain applications using Python and object-oriented programming principles.
• Develop and support distributed systems, event-driven architectures, message-based solutions, and RESTful services.
• Work with cloud environments and infrastructure automation practices to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in agile development processes, including planning, collaboration, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate technical risks, recommendations, and implementation considerations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot performance, scalability, and reliability issues across software systems.
  
  

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Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with strong Python expertise and a background in building scalable applications, distributed systems, and cloud-based solutions. You should have strong analytical skills, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python with significant hands-on development experience.
• Strong understanding of application design principles and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience designing and developing domain-driven, event-driven, and message-driven architectures.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful services.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MSSQL.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or Check Point CloudGuard.
• Familiarity with cloud security governance tools, including Azure Policy, AWS SCP/RCP, or GCP Constraints.

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• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with modern web technologies such as Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
  
  

Benefits

• 12-month contract opportunity with remote work flexibility across Canada.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful cybersecurity and technology initiatives.
• Work on complex, large-scale software platforms using modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate with global technical teams and experienced engineering professionals.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, distributed systems, automation, and security-focused solutions.
• Opportunity to apply and expand expertise in Python, architecture, and cloud-native development.
• Inclusive workplace environment committed to equal opportunity and professional collaboration.
  
  

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