Backend Engineer (Payments)

Requirements

• Proven experience with back-end development
• Expertise in building scalable, high-performance solutions
• Proficiency with profiling techniques and performance optimization tools
• Experience leading a team initiative from discovery to production
• Strong understanding of SQL (MySQL preferred) and data modeling best practices
• Familiarity with Redis or other caching technologies for performance optimization
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure software solutions
• In-depth understanding of HTTP/REST, including both the development and consumption of web-based APIs
• Solid grasp of cryptographic concepts, including key exchange, and the distinction between symmetric and asymmetric encryption

Nice to Haves

• Experience within the payments domain

What you'll be doing

• Build features in all of Proton's products
• Close interactions with products and engineers across the company
• Build scalable software architecture through software engineering best practices
• Optimise user experience and design

Perks and Benefits

• Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy
• Work with smart and dedicated people
• Technology: you'll get the right hardware and software you need to do your best work
• Learning & Development: we invest in your growth
• Employee Benefits: strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support
• Stock Options: opportunity to be owners of the company
• In-Person Collaboration: collaborate face-to-face with passionate and purposeful people
• Food: lunch and snacks provided daily
• Transport: public transport, bike allowances, or parking covered
• Flexible Working: own your schedule