Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina Hybrid

Proofpoint is hiring a Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of feature design across interconnected backend services in a distributed, event-driven environment
  • Deliver clean, sustainable code using Java and Scala, with consistent attention to reducing technical debt
  • Develop streaming data solutions using tools such as Kafka and Akka Stream, integrated with cloud platforms including AWS
  • Guide team development practices through active participation in code reviews and retrospective sessions with constructive feedback
  • Partner with quality assurance and product teams to ensure stability and performance of global production systems
  • Analyze system dependencies to anticipate risks and communicate status updates to stakeholders
  • Promote continuous improvement in technical design, development workflows, and deployment automation
  • Solve complex technical challenges independently while consulting leadership on strategic direction

Benefits

  • Competitive pay structure
  • Extensive benefits package
  • Support for personalized career development
  • Adaptable work setting
  • Dedicated annual days for wellness and community involvement
  • Ongoing recognition of individual impact
  • Opportunities for international teamwork and professional connections

Compensation

Competitive compensation

Work Arrangement

Flexible work environment

Team

Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Career success on your terms
  • Flexible work environment
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Always on recognition for your contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Required Skills
JavaScalaKafkaAkka StreamAWSOpenSearchDynamoDBDistributed SystemsJVMSaaS JavaScalaKafkaAkka StreamAWSOpenSearchDynamoDBDistributed SystemsJVMSaaS
About company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category backend
Posted 2 months ago