Job Description

As a Senior Full stack Engineer in the Threat Intelligence team, we are looking for true generalist, while the formal definition is "Full Stack," we are specifically looking for someone with a strong Backend foundation.
You will own the full life cycle of development and be a senior contributor responsible for the end-to-end delivery of increasingly complex features

You aren't just an "implementer"—you are a technical partner in shaping how our collections engine worksYou will own features from the database architecture all the way to the user interface, ensuring a seamless and robust implementationYou will act as a resource by advising and mentoring junior engineers to continue to build the technical capabilities of our teams.

About the Team
Our Collections Team within Product and Engineering is at the forefront of building the systems that power our threat intelligenceThis is a high-impact role where you will work on both existing infrastructure and building new systems from scratchWe use best-in-class technology and leading-edge research to develop products that help over 11,000 organizations assess risk and detect threats

At Rapid7, we believe in Impact Together; we support one another and actively look for ways to collaborate to help our customers overcome challenges

About the role

The Senior Software Engineer is a part of our Product and Engineering team who are at the forefront of keeping our customers safe from attacks and breaches. In this role, you will be a true generalist with a strong Backend foundationYou will have the opportunity to lead AI-driven initiatives, finding creative ways to integrate AI solutions into our existing and new productsYou will be expected to deliver high-quality, scalable architecture while navigating a dynamic, evolving environment

In this role, you will:

• Build, maintain, and release well-architected services by writing clean Python code and following best practices

• Own a feature from database design to the UI, making well-reasoned design tradeoffs

• Lead AI Research & POCs to find innovative solutions for threat intelligence

• Take an active role in high-level architectural thinking, working with both legacy code and greenfield projects

• Partner with internal teams to ensure we are understanding and delighting our customers.

The skills and qualities you’ll bring include:

• A minimum of 5 years of software development experience in a production environment with d eep proficiency in Backend technologies (Python), including API design, Databases, and Microservices, alongside solid experience with modern Frontend frameworks

• Experience with Cloud computing (e.g., GCP, AWS, or similar).

• Experience with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, etc.).

• Problem Solving Strong creative problem-solving skills with a focus on system design and performance optimization

• Attention to Detail Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality technical execution

• AI Proficiency Hands-on approach to AI Research and the ability to integrate AI into production environments

• Passionate and responsible team player with strong communication skills.

• You aren't afraid to challenge the status quo, bringing innovative thinking and a fresh perspective to complex problems

• Understanding of the full lifecycle development process, including business and functional requirements, developing technical designs, implementation of scalable solutions, and object-oriented design.

• You are an active driver of change. You thrive in high-growth environments and are eager to lead the team through technical shifts

• Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

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About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you ’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.