Lead Python Developer

Are you a Lead Developer with a passion for Python coding and experience mentoring junior Developers? 

 

Would you be interested in joining a high growth software company in the cyber security industry? 

 

About Us: 

 

AppCheck develops information security software for its end user clients and reseller network. Our cloud-based service provides clients with vulnerability detection and reporting services for their web applications and hosting infrastructure. 

 

Our software engineers and experienced penetration testing consultants collaborate to design and deliver a proven and trusted security testing solution for some of the world’s leading brands. 

 

The Role: 

 

We have a new opportunity for a Lead Python Developer to join us at an exciting time of growth as we expand existing squads for the ongoing development of our security features (automated pen testing & scanning). As well as two major greenfield projects, and this role will lead one of the new greenfield squads to develop a new web app security solution, while leading junior/intermediate Developers (to be recruited). This will include: 

 

  • Collaboration with other team members and stakeholders to plan, specify and document proposed software solutions to deliver on key requirements. 
  • Leading the design and development required to implement new key user-facing features, as well as maintaining and enhancing existing functionality. 
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. 
  • Optimising applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring that solutions meet all key non-functional requirements including scalability, performance, maintainability and security. 
  • Mentoring junior developers and instill quality engineering practices. 
  • Applying a ‘test-driven’ development strategy, integrating testing into CI/CD processes; and attend/run daily stand-ups. 

 

Who We’re Looking For: 

 

We’re looking for a Lead Developer with extensive Python (Django/Flask) experience, leading/mentoring a team of Junior Developers and as well as a strong working knowledge of VCS, CI/CD, TDD behavioral testing tools. We’re excited to hear from you especially if you can demonstrate a passion for / knowledge of information security. 

 

Our ideal candidate will be a bright, committed, and willing individual that wishes to continue to learn new technologies and to become involved in a range of highly technical and challenging software projects in a collaborative environment. 

 

Key to this role is experience in owning development projects and confidence in providing high-level reports to the leadership time.

 

Are you looking for a role where you can combine the art of design with the art of programming and create software of the highest standard? If it’s a ‘Yes’ and you’re looking for the opportunity to work with like-minded people with the support of a highly skilled technical team, then we would love to hear from you. 

 

In Summary – Essential Skills & Knowledge: 

 

  • Extensive Python coding experience. 
  • Hands-on technical leadership and mentoring of a small software development team and managing them to deliver projects on time and to budget. 
  • Highly organised and with the ability to priorities and plan to set timelines. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and with customers. 
  • Web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3. 
  • Client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks. 
  • The SPA paradigm, asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX. 
  • Code versioning tools, (e.g. Git / SVN) 
  • Continuous integration software (e.g. Hudson, Jenkins). 
  • Behavioural and unit testing. 

 

While not essential if you have some experience with the following it would be a big bonus: Django / Flask or other python web framework; Unix/Linux OS commands / file systems and shell scripting; deploying applications using Docker; continuous integration software (e.g. Hudson, Jenkins); the SPA paradigm, asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX; TypeScript; behavioural and unit testing. 

 

What’s In It For You?: 

 

  • Join a thriving software company in the cyber security industry!
  • Help us to innovate as we enjoy substantial growth with our advanced scanning technology
  • Above market rate salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Gym member or Westfield health benefit
  • Remote working (happy to discuss any set up)
  • Relaxed and light-hearted company culture
  • We’re rapidly growing so you can have a big impact in your role

Interested?