Software Engineer II

As a Software Engineer II - Labs, your primary responsibility will be to sustain and develop Rapid7's research capabilities through robust engineering and data platform management. Specifically, your focus will be to:

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve core research projects including our vulnerability intelligence service, Project Sonar, and Project Lorelei.
• Maintain and enhance RESTful APIs that back internet telemetry research tools.
• Contribute to the evolution of overall telemetry research effort to develop richer data generation capabilities.
• Partner with the Manager of Software Engineering to develop long-term vision and strategy for core projects.
• Execute technical improvements across the stack using Python, Django, and other object-oriented languages.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructures utilizing Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, and various AWS services.
• Develop and refine presentation layers for internet telemetry to ensure high-quality data visualization.
• Drive agile software development principles including high test coverage and CI/CD workflows.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years working in a professional software engineering environment.
• Proficiency in one or more industry standard languages such as Python, Go, Java, C#, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with modern engineering tools including Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and Spinnaker.
• Understanding of internet protocols and the related cybersecurity implications.
• Experience working with AWS services such as S3, EC2, IAM, and RDS (PostgreSQL).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams regardless of location to drive impact and positive customer outcomes
• Commitment to holding self and others responsible for driving outcomes and meeting commitments.
• Passion for developing your craft and continuous learning to elevate personal and professional impact.
• Clear communication of objectives and rationale to foster commitment from teammates.
• Experience with data-driven workflows using tools like Airflow, EMR, Glue, or Spark.
• Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.