Software Engineer | Lead | Python | QoS Team

The Infrastructure department is responsible for influencing and tracking change, providing frontline support, and delivering software-defined solutions.
Our QoS - Quality of Service team is responsible for ensuring that clients experience the best VPN service possible. The team has Data Analysts to measure the main important metrics and Project managers to lead changes to improve the service.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Take ownership of project work in alignment with the Python development team's OKRs;
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Foster a strong team spirit by mentoring, inspiring, supporting personal development plans, building trust, and leading team sprint retrospectives;
• Development Process Involvement: Actively participate in the team's development process, set priorities, and ensure tasks are effectively executed;
• Collaboration & Representation: Work closely with QoS PMs and other teams, representing the Software Engineering team when needed;
• Managerial Communication: Regularly update managers on project progress and the overall well-being of the team;
• Code Quality & Standards: Ensure adherence to up-to-date coding standards while maintaining high-quality, maintainable, readable, testable, and secure code, fostering a results-driven mindset;
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Continuously think strategically, propose innovative ideas, and engage in discussions to enhance team-delivered solutions, improving the experience and security for NordVPN users;
• Project Review & Feedback: Conduct project reviews, provide constructive feedback, and organize demos for the QoS team;
• Risk & Impact Assessment: Evaluate the impact and risks associated with individual tasks and the overall project scope;
• Professionalism & Team Morale: Lead by example, maintain professionalism within the team, and foster high morale and motivation.

Core Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional development experience with Python (or similar technology, with a willingness to become proficient in Python);
• Leadership: At least 1 year of experience in project management or team leadership, including direct people management (mandatory);
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud computing, microservices, databases, and distributed computing (nice to have);
• Communication: Clear, honest, and effective communication skills;
• Mindset: Team-first approach with meticulous attention to detail, a strong focus on high-quality results, and a value-driven mindset;
• Accountability: Strong sense of responsibility for managing projects that deliver impactful solutions to millions of user devices;
• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Tools You Will Use

• Python (with the IDE of your choice)
• Appium
• Pytest
• Pydantic
• Docker
• BigQuery
• Git
• GitLab
• Bash
• Jenkins
• CI/CD
• Jira & Confluence

Salary Range

• Gross Salary  4500 - 7200 EUR/Month.

About Us
Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere. With that in mind, we built several advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, and Saily.
NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, used by millions of internet users worldwide. NordVPN provides double VPN encryption and Onion Over VPN and guarantees privacy with zero tracking. One of the key features of the product is Threat Protection, which blocks malicious websites, malware, trackers, and ads. NordVPN is very user friendly, offers one of the best prices on the market, and has over 5,000 servers in 59 countries worldwide.
And we’re always looking to expand our team of:• Future shapers• Restless achievers• Self-movers• Honest communicators• Team players
What We Offer
• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.
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