Snyk, the leader in secure AI software development, empowers organizations to build fast and stay secure by unleashing developer productivity and reducing business risk. The company’s AI Trust Platform seamlessly integrates into developer and security workflows to accelerate secure software delivery in the AI Era. Snyk delivers trusted, actionable insights and automated remediation, enabling modern organizations to innovate without limits. Snyk is redefining secure AI-driven software delivery for over 4,500 customers worldwide today.

Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Opportunity

Snyk, a leader in developer security, has recently acquired Probely, a modern Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) provider based in Portugal, with coverage of API security testing and web applications.

In this role, you will develop our backend and APIs, adding features and improving existing ones. Our backend connects all components and teams, requiring you to collaborate closely with all teams to understand the scope and requirements of the features under development.

You’ll Spend Your Time:

Analyzing requirements, specifications, and technical design documents in preparation for development.
Develop backend components that support new or existing features.
Working with the different teams to discuss and implement technical solutions, and fix and identify bugs.
Implementing tests for any developed code.
Reviewing and testing teammate's code.

What You’ll Need:

At least 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer, Software Developer, or similar role.
Strong experience with Python
Strong commitment to code quality, and the value of giving and receiving feedback through code reviews.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, and respond with agility when requirements and priorities change.
An ability to lift the performance of a team through coaching and mentoring of more junior engineers.
Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

We’d be Lucky if You:

An interest in and knowledge of security concepts is valued.
Enjoy talking with customers to identify, prioritize and solve problems iteratively and build something that they really love.
Feed off complex technical problems and find solutions where others see roadblocks.

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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway!

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Benefits & Programs

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Benefits & Programs