Senior AI developer

Job Title: Senior Developer – AI, GenAI & Cybersecurity

Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 5+ years

About NopalCyber

NopalCyber makes cybersecurity manageable, affordable, reliable, and powerful for companies that need to be resilient and compliant. Through Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), Attack Surface Management (ASM), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), and Advisory Services, we fortify our clients cybersecurity across both offense and defence.

Our AI-driven Nopal360° platform, NopalGo mobile app, and proprietary Cyber Intelligence Quotient (CIQ) enable organizations to quantify, track, and visualize their cybersecurity posture in real time. We democratize enterprise-grade security operations for organizations of all sizes by lowering the barrier to entry while raising the bar for security and service.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer with a strong background in AI/GenAI development, full-stack engineering, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of scalable, secure solutions, contribute to AI-driven innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance attack surface discovery, SOC operations, and enterprise-grade application security.

Key Responsibilities

• AI/GenAI Development:
  
• Design, build, and optimize AI/GenAI models for automation, analytics, and security applications.
  
• Integrate GenAI solutions into enterprise platforms using Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
  
• Full-Stack Engineering:
  
• Build and maintain backend services using JavaScript (Node.js) and Python.
  
• Create scalable APIs, database integrations, and microservices.
  
• Optimize backend performance and ensure security best practices.
  
• Lead development of React-based UI with seamless integrations.
  
• Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and performance optimization.
  

• Cybersecurity Expertise:
  
• Build tools and solutions for attack surface discovery, vulnerability detection, and reduction.
  
• Collaborate with SOC teams to automate alerting, incident response workflows, and threat detection logic.
  
• Integrate security best practices into development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• DevOps & CI/CD:
  
• Set up and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and secure deployments.
  
• Drive DevSecOps practices and ensure secure build and release processes.
  
• Code Quality & Leadership:
  
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
  
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and cybersecurity analysts to deliver reliable and secure software.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Programming & Frameworks: Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and SQL databases.
  
• AI/GenAI: Experience in building and integrating AI/GenAI solutions, including prompt engineering, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, etc.).
  
• Cybersecurity: Hands-on experience in attack surface discovery/reduction, SOC operations, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning, and secure coding practices.
  
• DevOps/CI/CD: Strong understanding of pipelines, Git workflows, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  
• Code Quality: Proven track record in code reviews, architectural design, and technical leadership.
  
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
  
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in cybersecurity-focused products or SOC environments.
  
• Certifications: OSCP, CEH, CISSP, AWS Security, or equivalent will be plus
  
• Knowledge of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST) and compliance (SOC2, ISO 27001).