Python Backend Engineer

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Canada
3-5 Years Experience
Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
As a Python Backend Engineer, you will create and improve Python-based applications for cybersecurity, collaborate with diverse teams, write clean code, engage in code reviews, learn best practices, and contribute to project planning and technical discussions, all while focusing on securing the software supply chain.
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Description

About Us

We're building cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that protect thousands of developers worldwide. Our diverse team is passionate about creating a more secure digital world, and we believe that the best ideas come from a variety of perspectives and experiences.

The Role

We're looking for a Python Backend Engineer to join our inclusive and collaborative team. This role is perfect for someone who loves coding, is excited about cybersecurity, and wants to grow their skills while making a real impact.

What You'll Do

  • Create and improve Python-based applications that power our cybersecurity products
  • Work with team members from various backgrounds to turn ideas into real solutions
  • Write clean, efficient code and help others do the same through supportive code reviews
  • Learn about and apply best practices in software development and cybersecurity
  • Contribute your unique perspective to technical discussions and project planning
  • Explore and learn new technologies, including AI tools like GPT and Copilot

Your Impact

Your work will help secure the global software supply chain and protect open-source projects used by millions. You'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, learning and growing while making the digital world safer for everyone.

Requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has about 3+ years of experience with Python (but don't worry if you're a bit over or under!)
  • Enjoys working with technologies like web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI), databases, and APIs
  • Is familiar with software development practices like version control and testing
  • Communicates well and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams
  • Is excited to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
  • Brings their unique perspective and experiences to problem-solving

We value skills and passion over specific qualifications. If you don't tick every box but are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

We Offer

  • Salary of $110,000 to $140,000 CAD / year, (we're committed to equal pay for equal work)
  • Equity stock options - everyone's an owner in our success
  • Flexible remote work options
  • Professional development opportunities#
  • A culture that celebrates diversity and supports work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that diverse teams build better products. We actively strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, Indigenous or First Nations, people with disabilities, or as part of other marginalized and underpaid groups.

If you're passionate about full-stack development, excited about cybersecurity, and want to work in an inclusive environment where your voice is heard and your growth is supported, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to make the digital world safer for everyone!

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to learning about you and how you can contribute to our team. Don't worry if your experience doesn't exactly match our description - we appreciate diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Please submit your application, and let's start a conversation about how we can grow together!

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: Vancouver, British Columbia
8 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Safety CLI is a Python dependency vulnerability scanner designed to enhance software supply chain security by detecting packages with known vulnerabilities and malicious packages in local development environments, CI/CD, and production systems.
Safety CLI can be deployed in minutes and provides clear, actionable recommendations for remediation of detected vulnerabilities.

Leveraging the industry's most comprehensive database of vulnerabilities and malicious packages, Safety CLI Scanner allows teams to detect vulnerabilities at every stage of the software development lifecycle.

Key Features
- Versatile, comprehensive dependency security scanning for Python packages.
- Leverages Safety DB, the most comprehensive vulnerability data available for Python.
- Clear output with detailed recommendations for vulnerability remediation.
- Automatically updates requirements files to secure versions of dependencies where available, guided by your project's policy settings.
- Scanning of individual requirements files and project directories or system-wide scans on developer machines, CI/CD pipelines, and Production systems to detect vulnerable or malicious dependencies.
- JSON, SBOM, HTML and text output.
- Easy integration with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions.
- Enterprise Ready: Safety CLI can be deployed to large teams with complex project setups with ease, on-premise or as a SaaS product.

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