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the company - THE INFORMATION COMPANYthe company is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

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Lead Python Developer

Richmond Hill, Ontario, CAN, L4B 4N8

Frans van Buul

DAP4

As a global leader in secure information management, the company empowers businesses to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats. Our Cybersecurity Enterprise portfolio is formidable, offering innovative solutions that safeguard organizations from malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber vulnerabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing state-of-the-art security technologies, protecting critical assets and sensitive information for clients worldwide.

Our Cybersecurity Enterprise portfolio contains Application Security solutions, and as part of this, the company Software Composition Analysis (SCA; formerly known as Debricked), which is an innovative and rapidly growing solution to manage open-source risk.

One of the unique and interesting elements of the company SCA is that its intake of open-source data is fully automated by an advanced data collection system. The the company SCA data science team is responsible for maintaining and expanding this system. This international team is based in Canada and India.

As a Lead Python Developer in the the company SCA data science team, you will work on enhancing data intake processes and optimizing data pipelines. You will apply many different approaches, depending on the needs of the product and the challenges you encounter. In some cases, we use AI/LLM techniques and we expect the number of such cases to increase Your contributions will directly impact the company SCA's scope and quality and will help ensure future commercial growth of the product.

As a Lead Python Developer, you will,

• Innovative Data Solutions: Develop and optimize data pipelines that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of the the company SCA’s data intake processes.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with developers and product managers from Sweden and India to create impactful, data-driven solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Play an essential role in maintaining and improving the data quality that powers the company SCA analysis, improving the product’s competitiveness. We expect the Lead developer to be innovative and propose new methods and techniques.
• Skill Development: Collaborate across teams and leverage the company’s resources (including an educational budget) to develop your expertise in data science and AI, expanding your skill set in both traditional and cutting-edge technologies.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years of Python expertise focused on data pipelines and quality.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Software Architecture & Python: Expert-level developer with a strong focus on clean architecture, design patterns, and rigorous testing (unit, integration, etc.). Proficient with Python’s ecosystem, particularly ML and AI libraries.
• Database & Schema Design: Strong experience working with complex databases, including planning, evolving, and maintaining database schemas.
• Data Pipelines & Optimization: Proven ability to build, debug, and optimize complex pipelines processing huge volumes of diverse data. Capable of pinpointing and resolving bottlenecks to ensure maximum performance with minimal resource consumption.
• AppSec & SCA: Basic knowledge of and a strong interest in Application Security (AppSec) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
• Leadership: Experience acting as a lead developer, coaching junior team members, leading subprojects, and taking ownership of technical decisions.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working in a distributed team and collaborating effectively across different time zones.

• AI & Prototyping: Ability to quickly build high-quality AI/LLM POCs and scale them into production while balancing business value against operational and API costs.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes deployment/maintenance and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of diverse datastores like Elasticsearch and Neo4j.
• Experience working with GCP or other major cloud platforms.

the company is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At the company, we don't just have a culture; we have character.

Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in ourEqual Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket atAsk HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching the company's vibrant workplace.

At the company, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.