Proofpoint is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our team. You will design and develop a robust, scalable, and sophisticated Cloud Apps Security Platform that detects suspicious activity in real-time. This role involves tackling significant engineering challenges to secure cloud applications on a global scale.

What You'll Do

Design and develop the backend of a distributed reactive messaging-based system using open-source technologies.
Code in Java and Scala and work with streaming frameworks like Kafka and Akka stream.
Work with AWS services such as OpenSearch and DynamoDB.
Build and deploy applications and components in a cloud-based environment (AWS).
Work closely with QA to monitor and support a critical production system used by clients around the world.
Understand the domain of cloud applications and cloud security.

What We're Looking For

Deep knowledge in Computer Science and Engineering.
At least 5 years in hands-on software development.
Track record in full product life cycle, from design to production, building 24x7 systems, preferably SaaS (or web).
Experience with building scalable, reliable, and resilient distributed systems.
Expertise with Scala/Java and running JVM based systems in production environments.
An academic degree in a relevant technical field.
Superb communication skills (both oral and written) in English.