Nord Security
Cybersecurity
BackendEngineer|Mid-Senior|Go|CoreTeam
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“Backend Engineer | Mid - Senior | Go | Core Team at Nord Security. Skills: GO, PHP, REST API, Databases. Design scalable services. Develop resilient services”
What You'll Achieve.
Helping millions take back control; Ship new features; Ship fixes successfully
Industry & Context.
curious problem-solver; find solutions to new problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
GO programming, PHP programming, REST API, system design, clean code design patterns, OOP principles, relational DB knowledge, NoSQL databases, message queues, Git, source code repositories, written and verbal communication skills in English, Integrity, ownership mindset
Nice to Have
higher education in IT, Engineering, STEM, Docker, client-side programming, DevOps, IT administration, active GitHub account
What You'll Do.
Design scalable services
Develop resilient services
Develop secure services
Write high-quality code
Write maintainable code
Perform R&D operations
Find solutions to problems
Demonstrate ownership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with team members; Collaborate with QA; Collaborate with DevOps; Collaborate with security teams
Communication Scope
written communication skills in English; verbal communication skills in English
Process & Methodology
ownership of tasks
Full Job Description
## Description The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more. If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. ## Main Responsibilities Design and develop highly scalable, resilient, and secure microservices; Write high-quality code that is tested, maintainable, and performs well under load; Collaborate with your team members, QA, DevOps, and security teams on day-to-day tasks; Ship new features and fixes successfully and on time; Create technical designs and write documentation; Perform R&D operations and find solutions to new and challenging problems we encounter; Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance when needed; Demonstrate ownership of tasks from start to finish; Constantly learn and grow professionally. ## Core Requirements In-depth knowledge of GO and/or PHP programming languages; Proven experience building and integrating REST API microservices; Adhering to good system design patterns; Knowledge of clean code design patterns and OOP principles. Deep relational DB knowledge (preferably MySQL); Good working knowledge of NoSQL databases (preferably Redis) Experience with message queues (preferably RabbitMQ). Experience working with Git and source code repositories (preferably GitLab) Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Integrity and an ownership mindset. ## Bonus Points For Have higher education in IT, Engineering, or other STEM fields; Worked with Docker and Kubernetes; Have experience with client-side programming (web, mobile apps); Have DevOps or IT administration experience; Have an active GitHub account with code examples. ## Tools You Will Use GO; PHP; MySQL; Redis; RabbitMQ; Grafana; Docker; Kubernetes; ElasticSearch; Cassandra. ## Salary Rang
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