Platform Engineers [Python / Backend]

Platform Engineers [Python / Backend] Location: Charlotte, NC OR Iselin, NJ 3Days/week onsite Long Term Contract

Final round in person

The Platform Engineer (Python / Backend) is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting the core backend services that power the Security Hub platform. This role will build scalable APIs, microservices, data processing pipelines, telemetry ingestion services, workflow orchestration components, and AI-enabled backend capabilities supporting the Data Private Cloud (DPC) Security Hub initiative.
The Platform Engineer will work closely with the Security Hub Architect, Technical Lead, Integration Lead, and DevOps teams to implement a secure, resilient, and scalable platform that serves as the authoritative system of record for security findings, controls, remediation workflows, and operational reporting.
Key Responsibilities Backend Platform Development

• Design and develop Python-based backend services supporting Security Hub operations.
• Build scalable APIs, microservices, and platform components.
• Develop reusable service frameworks and common platform capabilities.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise performance, scalability, and security requirements.

Security Hub Core Services

• Develop services supporting:
• Security finding management
• Control validation
• Alert processing
• Event correlation
• Workflow orchestration
• Compliance evidence collection
• Reporting and analytics
• Support implementation of Security Hub as the centralized system of record for security findings.

Telemetry & Data Processing

• Develop telemetry ingestion and normalization services.
• Build event-processing pipelines utilizing Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Support correlation and enrichment of security data from multiple sources.
• Implement data transformation and workflow processing logic.

API & Integration Services

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend integration services.
• Support integrations with:
• Keycloak
• Ranger
• OpenShift APIs
• ServiceNow
• Kafka
• LGTM
• Vault/Venafi
• DataHub
• StorageGRID
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and service communication mechanisms.

Automation & AI Enablement

• Develop backend services supporting workflow automation and remediation orchestration.
• Implement AI-enabled capabilities including:
• Triage support
• Root-cause analysis workflows
• Risk prioritization
• Recommendation services
• Integrate AI capabilities within Wells Fargo-approved platforms and architectures.

Testing & Quality Engineering

• Develop unit, integration, and automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Support performance, resiliency, and security testing.
• Resolve defects and support production issue remediation.

DevOps & Deployment Support

• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation.
• Participate in OpenShift containerization and deployment activities.
• Assist with production releases and environment support.
• Contribute to monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.

Operational Readiness

• Create technical documentation and support materials.
• Support development of runbooks and operational procedures.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities.
• Support production deployment and hypercare activities.

Required Skills & Experience Experience

• 5+ years of Python backend development experience.
• Experience building enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.
• Experience working in cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale platform implementations.

Technical Skills

• Python
• FastAPI, Flask, Django, or equivalent frameworks
• REST API Development
• Microservices Architecture
• Kafka/Event Streaming
• SQL and NoSQL Databases
• OpenShift / Kubernetes
• Docker Containers
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Linux

Data & Integration Skills

• API Integration
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Data Transformation & Processing
• Message Queues & Streaming Platforms
• JSON/XML Data Structures

Security Knowledge

• Secure Coding Practices
• Authentication & Authorization
• Identity & Access Management Concepts
• Security Logging & Monitoring
• OWASP Principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience building Security Operations, SIEM, SOAR, CNAPP, CSPM, or Security Hub platforms.
• Experience integrating ServiceNow and IAM platforms.
• Experience implementing Kafka-based architectures.
• Experience supporting AI/ML-enabled applications.
• Experience within financial services or highly regulated environments.

Key Deliverables

• Backend APIs and Microservices
• Telemetry Ingestion Services
• Data Correlation and Processing Components
• Workflow Orchestration Services
• Security Finding Management Services
• Control Validation Services
• Automation and Remediation Services
• Unit and Integration Test Artifacts
• Technical Documentation
• Operational Support Documentation

Success Measures

• Delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable backend services
• Successful processing and correlation of security telemetry
• Reliable API and integration service performance
• Achievement of platform performance and resiliency objectives
• Successful production deployment and operational stability
• Minimal production defects and operational issues
• Support for audit-ready and compliant Security Hub operations

Role Distinction Platform Engineer (Python / Backend)

• Designs, develops, tests, and supports the backend services, APIs, workflows, and processing components that power the Security Hub platform.