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Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - VacancyGlobal - Remote Opportunity with a Revolutionary Cybersecurity Startup

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-08

Unlock Your Potential as a Backend Engineer with a Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Company

Join the team at Workwarp, a pioneering startup in the Bay Area that's tackling the pressing issue of alert fatigue in the cybersecurity industry. As a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - VacancyGlobal, you'll be part of a talented team of security veterans who have held key positions at top companies like Palo Alto Networks, Goldman Sachs, and Meta (Facebook).

About the Company and Role

Our client is an early-stage startup that's taking a novel approach to solving the biggest pain point in cybersecurity today. With a competitive salary ranging from $140k to $220k per year, plus equity, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. As a Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in breaking monoliths into microservices, building new microservices at scale, and innovating production-level solutions to advanced performance issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable cloud systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, Program Managers, UX designers, and Customer Sales.
  • Leverage your expertise in distributed cloud systems and high availability to create high-volume data pipelining for policy scanning on public cloud ingested resources.
  • Develop an architecture that scales while maintaining quality in environments with thousands of entities.
  • Utilize the latest technologies in the market, including cloud infrastructure, serverless, containers orchestration, graph, and more.
  • Enable complex relational queries and value rendering on resources scanned by managing a graph representation of resources and their relationships.
  • Generate insights for users based on their data to improve their overall security posture using machine learning, open-source technologies, graph, and drift detection.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A Computer Science degree or equivalent education/experience.
  • 6+ years of experience building scalable cloud-based products, preferably on AWS.
  • Extensive experience using Python and/or Golang.
  • Strong architecture skills, with a focus on scalability and extensibility.
  • DB knowledge (SQL, No SQL): MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB.
  • Experience with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
  • Experience with live production systems at scale.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc. (advantageous).

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following skills and experience will give you a competitive edge:

  • Experience with serverless technologies and containers orchestration.
  • Knowledge of graph databases and their applications.
  • Familiarity with machine learning and open-source technologies.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies Required for Success

To excel as a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - VacancyGlobal, you'll need:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for learning cutting-edge technologies.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Averro, we're committed to helping our consultants grow and develop their careers. As a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - VacancyGlobal, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work on complex, challenging projects that push the boundaries of cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals who are passionate about their work.
  • Develop new skills and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
  • Take advantage of our training and development programs to enhance your career prospects.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Our culture is built around three core values:

  • Family First: We prioritize the well-being and happiness of our team members.
  • Be Uncommon: We encourage innovation, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking.
  • Culture Wins: We believe that a positive, supportive culture is essential to our success.

As a remote team, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time, as long as you're connected to our team and delivering high-quality results.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

  • A salary ranging from $140k to $220k per year, plus equity.
  • Group Health medical insurance, with dental and vision coverage.
  • 401k plans and PTO/Sick Time/Holiday benefits.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Join Our Team!

If you're a motivated, talented Backend Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now. At Averro, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a revolutionary cybersecurity startup and take your career to the next level. Apply today!

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