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Senior Backend Engineer

Proofpoint
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LOCATION

Hyderabad · Onsite

EXPERIENCE

6+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

GoMicroservices ArchitectureDistributed SystemsRESTful APIsConcurrencyDatabase DesignSystem Design

Job description

Overview

Senior Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable, production-grade microservices using Go that power core product features.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement features end to end
  • Develop and maintain microservices using Golang
  • Contribute to API design and service-to-service communication
  • Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Collaborate with engineers across product and infrastructure teams

What you'll need

  • 6+ years of experience building scalable systems
  • Strong experience with Go
  • Understanding of backend fundamentals (APIs, databases, concurrency, networking)
  • Contribute to system design discussions and technical decisions
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture or distributed systems concepts
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Experience with REST APIs, or messaging systems
  • Familiarity with Go routine and asynchronous development techniques
  • Familiarity with Docker or containerization
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Details

  • Location: Hyderabad, India
  • Flexible work environment

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Senior Backend Engineer