Software Engineer III:

Primary Skills: Python (Expert), AWS (Expert), CI/CD (Expert), Database (Advanced), DevOps (Advanced), Contract Type: W2 Only Duration: 12 Months Contract Location: San Diego, CA (LI-Hybrid) Pay Range: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour LP JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Software Engineer III to join our leading-edge cybersecurity team to work on innovative offensive security platforms within one of the largest SaaS cloud deployments globally. In this role, you'll bring your advanced skills in AWS, Python, and cybersecurity to develop proactive testing and assessment systems that protect millions of customers. Expect to do the best work of your career, leveraging your expertise to create customer-facing offensive tools, and automating adversarial emulation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implement automated exploitation systems across multiple architecture layers. Capture requirements, use cases, and apply to industry best practices in cybersecurity. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other software engineers. Innovate to fuel company growth and generate ideas for emulating emerging adversary activities. Stay hands-on with coding, accounting for 70-80% of daily tasks. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in Python programming for software development. Proficient in UI frameworks (React, Backbone, Angular). Expert knowledge in AWS architecture and services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) Solid understanding and experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Ansible). Industry Experience: Previous experience in the cybersecurity domain is highly beneficial for this role, given its focus on offensive security and vulnerability exploitation. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022) Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires Join Akraya Today Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team