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Senior Backend Engineer (Account)

Proton
Location
Paris; Geneva
Posted
17 days ago
Department
CC - Accounts
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Operational experience such as SRE or on-call, demonstrating ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems for critical systems
  • Experience with Docker or similar containerization technologies
  • Experience 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 the job really is

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Proton, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing backend services that support over 100 million users. Your role will involve defining architecture, building scalable APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences. You will also have opportunities to lead initiatives and contribute to the overall growth of the Account Team.

Benefits
  • Office First: Work from home up to 30% of the time while enjoying core days in the office
  • Technology: All necessary devices and software provided
  • Food: Daily lunch and snacks provided at the office
  • Transport: Subsidized public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on office location
  • Stock Options: Stock options provided upon joining
  • Flexible Working: Define your own working hours
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The tech stack includes PHP/Symfony and may not be considered modern by some
  • The role involves working in a flat structure which may require adaptability
  • Highly selective hiring process with less than 1% acceptance rate
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