Jr Backend Python Developer
About The Position
NetCyberOps is a managed security services company seeking an entry-level Backend Python Developer to join their team. This full-time role involves building and extending the company's web application, with a primary focus on the REST API that customers use to manage their security posture. The platform is crucial for triaging events, tracking remediation, and maintaining visibility into active threats. The company emphasizes quality and security, prioritizing careful coding and thoughtful questions over speed. The developer will start with well-scoped tasks under the guidance of a senior developer and will have opportunities to grow into owning features end-to-end.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of professional experience (internships, co-ops, bootcamps, meaningful open source, or substantial personal projects count).
- Ability to write clear code and explain the reasoning behind it.
- Solid Python fundamentals: data structures, error handling, testing, and comfort reading unfamiliar code.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar): writing queries, understanding schemas, and reading a migration.
- Familiarity with core API concepts: HTTP methods and status codes, authentication, input validation, and error responses.
- Clear written and verbal English.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to building web APIs in Python. Flask preferred; Django, FastAPI, or similar is fine if you're willing to pick up Flask quickly.
- Exposure to security-domain software (SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, or similar)
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and web security basics (auth, CORS, CSP)
- Familiarity with React and JavaScript
- Comfort with Git and a basic understanding of code review and CI/CD.
- A portfolio, GitHub profile, or project you can walk through.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Python REST API endpoints, starting with scoped tasks and taking on more ownership as you ramp.
- Write database queries and migrations under review, and learn to reason about query performance and data integrity.
- Contribute to backend services for security event ingestion, processing, and delivery.
- Write unit and API integration tests for the code you ship.
- Participate in code review, both as an author and, over time, as a reviewer.
- Learn API design and data modeling conventions, and bring questions and ideas to design discussions.
- Help improve tooling, CI, local dev setup, and documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) with 6% employer match
- PTO + Flexible Holidays
- Performance-based bonus tied to company profits
- Direct mentorship from senior engineers
- Ownership as you grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
