Principal Software Engineer - Python @ Rapid7

Build, maintain, and release high-quality vulnerability coverage by becoming an expert in specific areas of our security coverage portfolio.

Build, maintain and release new services and plugins for generating new vulnerability coverage

Be involved in driving the design and planning of upcoming features, our engineers are first class stakeholders in all parts of the development process

Partner with internal teams such as Product Management to ensure our customer needs are met

Build a deep understanding of the processes involved in maintaining and improving our vulnerability coverage portfolio

The skills you ll bring include:

A minimum of 10 years experience in software development using Python

Experience working with Java, Spring and Databases is a plus

Experience with Cloud based deployments e.g. AWS / GCP / Azure

Experience with IaC e.g. Terraform / Ansible

Experience with virtualization and containers

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub

BEng, BSc or related technical field

Ability to plan, organize and drive a complex project across multiple organizations

Excited by technology, curious and eager to learn, with the ability to mentor junior team members

The attitude and ability to thrive in a high-growth, evolving environment

Collaborative team player who has the ability to partner with others and drive toward solutions

Strong creative problem solving skills

Solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communications skills both within the team and cross functionally

Demonstrable experience of delivering complex solutions to customers

Experience with cloud services and infrastructure such as AWS would be advantageous

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don t be shy - apply today. About Rapid7

At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what s possible and drive extraordinary impact.

Here, we re building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 10,000 global customers ahead of whatever s next.

Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world s biggest security challenges.