(Senior) Software Engineer (M/F/D) - Tools & Automation
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Position Overview & Specifications
Why VMRay
At VMRay, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop innovative tools that support our cutting-edge malware analysis and threat detection technologies. As part of our highly collaborative Labs` Tool and Automation team, you will work alongside passionate experts, contribute to maintaining the stability and quality of our software releases and help drive continuous improvements across our development and infrastructure landscape. If you are an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer (M/F/D) with a passion for building new solutions and an interest in system administration, VMRay offers a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real impact.
Your Responsibilities
Take over responsibility for tools, projects and product components
Develop new tools, while taking care of fulfilling the requirements and discuss missing information with the stakeholders
Administrate machines and take care of a steady availability of the services in the VMRay Labs' Tools and Automation team, including Amazon AWS hosted components
Our Requirements
5+ years of Python development experience
Good experiences in some common Python frameworks (e.g. Pika, Boto3, SQLAlchemy, Django, FastAPI)
Knowledge of how to work with Code quality in mind (pep8, linters)
Knowledge in Test-driven development (Pytest)
Experience with REST APIs; Developing server applications (Micro Services), as well as clients
Experience with Ansible, PostgreSQL and Jenkins or Bamboo (CI/CD)
Experience with common Amazon AWS components and their administration, as well as Kubernetes
Experience with RabbitMQ is beneficial
Being a fast learner and excellent team player
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Location
Germany, Bochum or Remote (Europe)
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for (Senior) Software Engineer (M/F/D) - Tools & Automation roles across Vmray Gmbh's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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