Senior Back-End Engineer (VPN)
ProtonJoin Proton as a Senior Back-End Engineer (VPN)
At Proton, we are committed to building a better internet where privacy is the default. We are looking for a talented Senior Back-End Engineer to join our VPN team in Barcelona. This role is crucial in developing the most trustworthy VPN in the world, providing the best user experience to millions of people globally.
About the Role
As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you will work closely with a team of Back-End Engineers and Architects to build resilient, massively-scalable solutions. You will collaborate with client application developers and product management to ensure that the back-end meets critical business and reliability requirements. Your responsibilities will include documenting back-end capabilities and ensuring their proper use, as well as debugging and repairing vital systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable solutions using PHP-based entry-points to a back-end software stack.
- Lead team initiatives from discovery to production.
- Utilize profiling methods and tools to optimize performance.
- Implement solid data modeling and SQL (MySQL preferred).
- Apply caching technologies like Redis.
- Ensure security best practices are followed.
- Develop and consume Web-based APIs using HTTP/REST.
- Understand cryptography concepts such as key exchange and encryption.
Bonus Skills
- Operational experience such as SRE or on-call.
- Experience with Docker or similar containerization technologies.
- Familiarity with metrics graphing/analysis toolkits such as Grafana and OpenTelemetry.
- Experience with Python and/or Rust.
- Experience with OpenAPI specs or other API documentation frameworks.
What We Offer
- Office First: Enjoy working from our Barcelona office with the flexibility to work from home up to 30% of the time.
- Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role.
- Food: Lunch and snacks are provided daily at our offices.
- Transport: Support for transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces.
- Stock Options: Become an owner of the company with stock options.
- Flexible Working: Define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
- Learning and Development: Access to various learning opportunities, including training programs and conferences.
- Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Proton believes diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.
If you are passionate about privacy and want to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Medical insurance
- Stock Options
- Flexible Working
- Learning and Development
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Competitive retirement savings options
- Generous vacation and leave policies
- Wellness programs
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