Backend Engineer | Senior | Go | Notification Center Team

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 improvements to microservices that cater to the daily needs of millions of NordVPN and sister products users, handling a substantial volume of requests per minute with unwavering scalability, stability, and security as top priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and utilization of microservices across NordVPN's suite of products, fostering a unified and seamless experience for our users. Mentor and provide technical guidance to colleagues, promoting development best practices within the team. Play an influential role in shaping the team's vision and contributing to long‑range goals. Engage in R&D operations whenever required to explore and adopt cutting‑edge technologies. Foster smooth communication and collaboration between team members and other engineering, product, and design professionals from various teams. Exhibit a collaborative mindset, actively participating in discussions, rethinking ideas, and embracing redesigns that lead to shared success within the team and the company. Core Requirements Great experience working with backend technologies, ideally with Go or PHP, and willingness to learn the other language(s). System design is nothing new to you, and you know what patterns to use, when, and why. Previous experience working with REST, MQTT, Kubernetes, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, VerneMQ, Docker, and microservice architecture is a significant advantage. Passionate about building APIs that are easy to use, well documented, secure, and simple to understand. Tools You Will Use Go Kafka VerneMQ / MQTT MySQL Redis Docker ArgoCD Benefits Innovate with industry leaders : Work alongside global experts to build world‑leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world. Learn & grow : Boost your skills via extensive training programs and mentorship opportunities. Work from anywhere : Flexibility with 3 office days and work from home for the remaining 2, and the option to choose any location. Physical well‑being : Online workouts, gym access, swimming pool, fitness classes, and the Multisport card. Mental & emotional health : Free psychologist consultations, mental health events, and premium access to wellness apps such as Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Private health insurance : Receive private health insurance to give you peace of mind for your health needs. Joyful moments – special treats : Celebrate life’s big moments with gifts on birthdays, anniversaries, and other major events. Company events & team‑building : Iconic Nord Security celebrations, team‑buildings, and knowledge‑sharing events. Workation : Legendary company getaways abroad with exciting activities, live concerts, and workshops. Extra days off : Additional vacation days and extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr