Role Summary
As a member of the Labs Platform team, the Full Stack Developer plays a pivotal role in driving the team's vision forward. With software development being a core skillset, proficiency in AWS, Flask and VueJS becomes imperative. The developer will have opportunities to wear multiple hats, from software development to DevOps tasks, ensuring adaptability as the team and technology landscape evolves.
Our team is responsible for developing Sophos web applications and APIs. We must provide high availability, low response time and – of course – secure systems with a high focus on code quality and continuous improvement of our development process.
You’ll feel at home within our Agile team with its open communication, commitment to quality where continuous improvement of your knowledge is not only an opportunity but a requirement as well.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for designing, developing, refactoring, and maintaining both front-end and back-end applications to meet the needs of the business.
- Creating responsive and scalable applications that run efficiently on AWS and leverage VueJS framework for an optimized user experience.
- Taking part in product testing (unit, end-to-end, automated functional tests, and manual tests)
- Debugging, troubleshooting, and refining existing software.
- Agile planning (clarify requirements, break down into sensible epics / stories, estimate user stories).
- Communicating effectively, removing impediments to the team’s progress, asking for and offering help when needed.
What You Will Bring
Proficiency in Python and JavaScript with a strong understanding of their respective tool chains.Deep understanding of front-end and back-end frameworks, ensuring a seamless interaction between the two.Knowledge of VueJS and Flask frameworks or enthusiasm to learn them.Proficiency in using development tools (source control, static analysis, profilers, coverage, etc.).Strong skills in designing and implementing applications in cloud environment. Knowledge of AWS services such as ECS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudFront, CloudFormation is a plus.Experience with source control (Git) and CI / CD systems (preferably GitHub Actions and / or AWS Code Pipeline).Familiarity with RESTful APIs, database systems (SQL, NoSQL).Understanding of identity management (single sign-on).Knowledge of Linux and shell scripting. Docker knowledge is a plus.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.B2#LI-Remote Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos?
Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spiritEmployee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacyAnnual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communitiesGlobal employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprintGlobal fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharpGlobal wellbeing days for employees to relax and rechargeMonthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing