Backend Developer Python (Platform & Cloud Services)

Who Are We?

We are the team behind Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner — protecting over 500 million users worldwide with cutting-edge cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection. At Gen, we work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued. Join us to power Digital Freedom for people everywhere.

How We Work

We follow a hybrid work model — this role is based in our Prague office with 3 days per week onsite. The team values flexibility, collaboration, and a strong DevOps culture. You'll have the space to innovate, make decisions quickly, and grow your impact in a fast-moving environment.

Role Overview/Team

You’ll join CTO Platforms, a small but high-impact team of backend engineers at the core of Gen. Our services support malware analysts, security researchers, and other technical experts across brands like Norton, AVG, and Avast. We focus on high-scale data ingestion, internal platform development, and critical API design.

Mission and Goals

Our mission is to deliver reliable, scalable backend services that directly support Gen’s antivirus and threat intelligence platforms. We process millions of malware samples per day, manage large-scale metadata systems, and enable smarter detection and response through high-quality internal tools and services.

Objectives

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services
• Build internal libraries and frameworks that are adopted across teams
• Support malware ingestion and storage pipelines using GCP services
• Deploy and operate services in Kubernetes with strong monitoring and reliability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared coding standards
• Join the on-call rotation once you’re up to speed

Competencies

• Strong backend development skills (Python 3 preferred)
• Knowledge of scalable architecture and clean code principles
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, CI/CD tools, and Infrastructure as Code
• Exposure to cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to share knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a DevOps environment with production ownership
• Understanding of data pipeline tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, BigQuery
• Contributions to internal developer experience (e.g., tooling, documentation)
• Interest in security or malware detection is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: 3 days/week in our modern Prague office
• Annual bonus scheme
• Unlimited paid time off
• Mac or Windows laptop
• Tuition reimbursement and learning budget
• Cafeteria points via Benefit Plus (meals, transport, wellness, etc.)
• Sustainable home improvement bonus
• Work with top experts in cybersecurity and contribute to a global mission

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Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.