Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company Name: DefectDojo, Inc.

Job Url: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/defectdojo-inc-software-engineer-a54fbc00-0410-4892-b27b-2a68af0dcbd6?jr_id=69a88ce579f3f4037f42653e

Job Description: Position Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Customer Innovations Team. We're looking for someone who thrives on diverse technical challenges, including coding, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex distributed systems. In this role, you'll primarily use Python to develop new features, investigate issues, and optimize our core platform.



Responsibilities
Design, implement, and test core platform enhancements in Python for our Django-based platform.
Collaborate with other engineers, our support team, and customers.
Participate in code reviews and system design discussions.
Triage and fix bugs, security issues, and production incidents
Requirements
2+ years experience with DefectDojo or similar platform.
If applying as a junior engineer, +2 years experience programming in Python + Django.
If applying as a senior engineer, 5+ years experience programming Python + Django.
Strong understanding and experience with PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and microservices
Comfortable working with Git, Linux, and command-line tools
Able to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to Have
Experience as a Security Engineer
Contributions to the open-source version of DefectDojo.
Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, or cloud-native infrastructure
Contributions to open source projects (especially security tools)
Why Join Us
100% remote – work from anywhere
Flexible hours and autonomy
Direct influence on open-source and commercial software used by major enterprises
Fast-paced environment with real-world security impact
Opportunity to grow with a small, talented, and passionate team