Senior Python Engineer

Role Overview

• Collaborate with engineering leadership, architects, product management, and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and feature priorities.
• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native microservices and REST APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Celery.
• Build AI-powered applications as well as the platforms and services that enable their development, deployment, and operation.
• Integrate and optimize data systems including Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch to support high-performance AI and cybersecurity workloads.
• Partner effectively with Product Management, DevOps, QA, and fellow developers to deliver solutions that meet both technical excellence and customer needs.
• Take end-to-end ownership of major features or projects from design through deployment and monitoring, working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers, helping them grow their skills and deliver high-quality code.
• Influence architecture and design decisions across multiple services or projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term product strategy.
• Stay current with advances in Generative AI, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, and bring forward ideas to keep the platform at the cutting edge.
• Work with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver robust, reliable services.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including designing and building scalable microservices and REST APIs.
• Strong Python development skills, with experience in FastAPI or other web frameworks.
• Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS (EKS, Lambda, S3, Bedrock, etc.).
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, Redis) and experience integrating search platforms like Elasticsearch.
• Comfort with Unix/Linux environments and modern development workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to own large features or projects end-to-end; from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring, with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proven experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction at a broader scope — contributing to system architecture, cross-team initiatives, and long-term technology strategy.
• Able to work autonomously while taking initiative to suggest improvements, propose new ideas, and drive features forward with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and research teams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative software delivery.
• Familiarity with Agentic Coding tools like claude code, cursor, codex etc.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Distributed Systems
• Docker
• ElasticSearch
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• Python
• Redis
• SQL
• Unix

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy.
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities.
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.