Senior Python Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Python Engineer (Cybersecurity): Design, develop, and maintain backend services for HTB products including AI Range platform and MCP server with an accent on scalability, reliability, and event-driven architectures. Focus on leading greenfield projects, owning backend architecture, building REST APIs, and implementing CI/CD pipelines in cloud-native environments.

Location: Fully remote across Europe or relocate to Athens Tech Hub (Greece) with support; hybrid (2 days office, 3 remote) for those within 55km of Athens, fully remote otherwise in Greece.

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity upskilling platform for individuals, enterprises, and governments, powering hands-on training and innovations like AI Range and MCP server.

What you will do

• Design, develop, maintain, and evolve backend services with ownership of systems and new features.
• Lead greenfield projects, building scalable backend systems from scratch.
• Own backend architecture and technical design for long-term growth.
• Develop REST APIs using Django/FastAPI, manage data with PostgreSQL/Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on requirements and integrations.
• Implement CI/CD, monitor systems, tune performance, and support production.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional backend experience with production ownership
• Strong Python proficiency, hands-on FastAPI for services
• Experience with REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka/event-driven systems
• Deep knowledge of backend architecture, scalability, distributed systems
• Production CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform experience

Nice to have

• Django experience
• ClickHouse
• MCP/Fastmcp familiarity
• AI technologies exposure
• High-growth/startup experience

Culture & Benefits

• Private health care, paid paternity leave, 25 annual leave days
• Free lunch/snacks, 120€ Ticket Restaurant, training budget, conferences
• Full HTB lab access, state-of-the-art equipment (Mac, iPhone, mobile plan)
• Flexible WFH/hybrid, one month work from anywhere, annual childcare allowance
• On-site gym, group activities (Cross Training, Pilates, Boxing, Climbing)
• Supportive environment with growth, autonomy, global meet-ups

Hiring process

• Submit application
• Meet Talent Acquisition: discuss achievements, ambitions, values
• Meet hiring team: share achievements
• Complete day-to-day aligned assignment with debrief discussion
• Receive and accept offer