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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principle Engineer - Python - **Company:** Brilliant - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Programming Tools, Web Development, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Ansible, Software Engineering, SONAR (Symantec), Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Flask (Web Framework), Software Security, Fastapi, Pytest, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Checkmarx, Api Design, Terraform, Devsecops, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2af15f84-40c0-408f-9f0e-bdb9bf19144f ## About the Role * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python and demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering initiatives. * 10+ years of building web applications and APIs using industry-standard frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Flask). * 8+ years designing and implementing CI/CD automation and DevOps practices, including GitHub Actions and reusable workflow development. * Hands-on experience integrating security and quality scanning into CI/CD pipelines (Sonar, Checkmarx, Black Duck, GitHub Secret Scanning, and DAST) with enforceable policy gates. * 5+ years of experience with cloud-native platforms and container orchestration (OpenShift/Kubernetes) including deployment automation. * Experience building or operating deployment automation to OpenShift using Harness CD (or equivalent), including promotion, approvals, and rollback strategies. * 5+ years of DevSecOps or application security engineering experience, including compliance automation and vulnerability management. * Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, security, platform, and governance stakeholders to deliver reusable standards and adoption outcomes. * Experience utilizing coding assistants (GitHub Copilot) and AI-powered development tools in a professional engineering environment. Desired Qualifications * 12-15+ years of Python development with deep expertise in modern Python patterns, packaging, and test automation (Pytest). * Experience developing and maintaining Django-based platforms at enterprise scale; familiarity with Wagtail CMS and Wagtail CRX (CodeRed CMS). * Experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes platform engineering and operational patterns (multi-tenant clusters, resource governance, observability). * Experience with infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices (Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD) and policy-as-code approaches. * Deep familiarity with branching strategies, repo governance, and release branching models for enterprise delivery. * Experience with SRE practices, observability platforms, and incident management workflows. * Familiarity with spec-driven development (e.g., GitHub Spec-Kit) and API-first design. * Job Expectations * Ability to work on-site at approved location. * Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid enterprise environment. ## Related Videos - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1459-the-evolving-landscape-of-application-development-insights-from-three-years-of-research) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)