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The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world.
We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe.
You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.
Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem.
We are over 550 professionals worldwide and are currently looking for a Software Python Engineer (IAM) to join our Product Platform Backend Development Team.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Software Engineer on the IAM team, you will design, implement, and maintain our identity and access management solutions. You will leverage your expertise in Python, Django, and distributed systems to build robust, high-performing solutions. Your expertise in Python, Django, AsyncAPI, and Celery, along with other technologies, will be essential in driving our IAM initiatives forward.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of scalable IAM systems using Python and Django and related frameworks adhering to best practices and architectural standards.
- Design and implement asynchronous APIs and workflows using AsyncAPI, Celery, and message brokers like RabbitMQ.
- Build integrations with external systems.
- Design and optimize relational for identity data, ensuring performance, consistency, and security.
- Develop secure, RESTful, and event-driven APIs for authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
- Ensure the security and compliance of IAM systems by implementing best practices and adhering to industry standards.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code. Perform code reviews and contribute to improving the team's coding standards.
- Work closely with DevOps, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and secure IAM solutions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all IAM processes, configurations, and integrations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of software development experience with Python, with at least 3 years focused on Django or FastApi.
- Proven experience building and scaling distributed systems and microservices.
- Proficiency in Python and Django.
- Experience with AsyncAPI and Celery.
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
- Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures and tools like AsyncAPI, Celery, and RabbitMQ/Kafka
- Proficiency in designing, optimizing, and querying relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with caching mechanisms like Redis and Memcached.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with IAM-specific tools and frameworks, such as Keycloak, Auth0, or AWS Cognito.
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks like React or Angular for IAM-related UI components.
- Experience with other programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Go.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Benefits
At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
- Private medical insurance for you and your family*
- Extra paid vacation and sick leave days*
- Support for life’s important moments and celebrations
- Language courses to help you connect and grow
- Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment*
- Team sports and social activities*
*Benefits may vary depending on your location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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