Senior Software Architect

OccamSec

. Lead the design and implementation of solutions and tooling for the CTEM platform .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Django, Python, and AWS, while effectively leading technical decisions and mentoring teams. Proven ability to integrate security tooling and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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DjangoPython EcosystemAWS (EC2, EBS, Lambda, ECS)Penetration Testing ToolsAPI Design and Documentation

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Hard Skills

DjangoPythonTypeScriptJavaScriptPostgreSQLAPI DesignMessage ProcessingQueueing SystemsPenetration TestingOpen-Source Security Tooling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringCollaborationDecision-MakingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Django REST FrameworkNucleiNmapAWSCTEM Platform

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringTechnical DirectionFast-Paced EnvironmentArchitectural Decisions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityDjangoEC2JavaScriptPostgresPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of solutions and tooling for the CTEM platform
Own key architectural decisions and guide the technical direction of new services
Collaborate with penetration testing teams and the business to ensure tools are effective and deliver meaningful information to assessment teams
Mentor and support other engineers while remaining hands-on in the codebase
Integrate open-source security tooling, including tools written in languages outside the core stack, into the platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience
Comfortable taking the lead on technical decisions and project direction
Strong understanding of Django and the Django REST Framework
Proficiency across the Python ecosystem
TypeScript / JavaScript (React)
Relational databases (PostgreSQL)
AWS (EC2, EBS, Lambda, ECS)
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Experience across a range of programming languages or willingness to pick up new languages
API design and documentation
Message processing and queueing systems
Experience with penetration testing tools such as Nuclei and Nmap
CTEM platform experience is a plus, but not required
Genuine interest in cybersecurity
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and make decisions quickly under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Competitive health packages
Life insurance
401k plan with company contributions
Maternity and parental leave
On-the-job training opportunities
Paid, flexible vacation