Sr Full Stack Engineer

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.    Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Summary   F5 is growing its  AI Security team  and is looking for an ambitious, versatile, and self-driven  Backend Software Engineer . In this role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications that power  world-first AI Security solutions . Your contributions will be  crucial to building out our AI Security web application , ensuring robust, reliable, and cutting-edge technology to successfully meet business and customer needs.  This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, solve technically challenging problems, and grow professionally in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and team excellence.   Tech Stack We Use   Backend:  Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, uvicorn   Frontend:  Typescript, Vue3, Vite   Source Control:  GitLab   Continuous Delivery:  ArgoCD   Deployment:  AWS (Dockerized applications, Helm charts, Kubernetes)  Key Responsibilities   Build and Deliver Exceptional Technology   Design, develop, and maintain  scalable backend applications , SDKs, and tools to support AI Security solutions at scale.   Collaborate with the  product, QA, frontend, and data science teams  to deliver seamless, user-friendly, high-performance software.   Write  clean, efficient, and maintainable code , adhering to F5’s best practices in software development and secure coding.  Ensure Quality, Performance, and Architecture   Test, troubleshoot, and optimize backend services to ensure maximum scalability, performance, and reliability.   Architect backend features based on  best practices in modern software design  and  scalable architecture patterns .  Continuous Improvement and Collaboration   Proactively suggest and implement  solutions  to challenges encountered during development cycles.   Thrive in a  collaborative environment , working cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business and technical goals.   Stay updated with  emerging technologies , leveraging new tools and features where appropriate to improve backend systems.  Qualifications and Skills   Required Experience   At least  5 years’ experience  developing server-side applications using Python, FastAPI, or equivalent frameworks.   Strong understanding of  database technology , including platforms like PostgreSQL or MySQL.   Demonstrated expertise in  building, debugging, and maintaining RESTful APIs  and multi-service backend systems.   Excellent troubleshooting skills to debug and analyze complex software systems.   A passion for owning and delivering  high-quality backend solutions  that meet business and customer needs.  Core Skills   Critical Thinking:  Structured problem-solving approach when debugging and troubleshooting multi-service applications.   Collaboration:  Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a larger engineering team.   Communication:  Clearly communicate ideas, features, and risks to technical and non-technical collaborators.   Time Management:  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.

Familiarity with  Dockerized applications , Kubernetes, and cloud environments like AWS.   Hands-on experience with testing and delivery pipelines, including  automated CI/CD workflows  (e.g., ArgoCD).   Knowledge of secure coding