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Nord Security

Backend Engineer | Mid - Senior | Go | Notification Center Team

Job Summary

The role involves designing and developing microservices to support in-app notification delivery for NordVPN and related products, with a focus on scalability, stability, and security. Candidates should have experience with backend technologies like Go or PHP, system design, and working with microservice architectures and related tools. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship, and exploring cutting-edge technologies through R&D. Benefits include health coverage, mental health resources, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Required Skills

Microservices
Team Collaboration
System Design
API Design
Go
Backend Development
Mentorship
Kubernetes
Docker
MySQL
Kafka
Redis
REST
PHP
MQTT
VerneMQ

Benefits

Health Insurance
Flexible Working
Professional Growth
Paid Leave
Mental Wellbeing
Team Building

Job 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.


Join theNotification Center Team - Empower the Future of In App Notifications!


As a Backend Developer on our Notification Center Team, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and maintaining the essential microservices that drive in-app notification delivery. We pride ourselves on being one of the teams responsible for the backbone of a diverse set of features across many teams that rely on in-app notification delivery to function. Our passion lies in collaborating closely with other Nord teams to illuminate the path to our scalable future.


Are you ready to face the challenges of scalability, cost, good code, maintenance, and what it really takes to keep a service stable, functional, and available to serve as the hidden gem behind many of NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLayer their features? Make a difference and shape the future of NordVPN and its sister products? Join our team of talented engineers who strive for technical excellence today!



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 in working with REST, MQTT, K8s, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, VerneMQ, Docker, Kubernetes 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;
  • Helm;
  • ArgoCD;
  • Kubernetes.


Salary Range
  • Gross Salary 19800 - 33400 PLN/Month.



What We Offer


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 our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.


Hybrid work

Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.


Work from anywhere

Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.


Physical well-being

Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our Physical Well-Being experts.


Mental & emotional health

Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.


Premium healthcare

Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.

Joyful moments – special treats

Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.


Company events & team-building

Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.


Workation

Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.


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By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.

If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at[email protected]. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to[email protected].

Interested in this job?

Application deadline: Open until filled

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Date PostedFebruary 18th, 2025
Job TypeContract
LocationRemote - Warsaw
Salary$19,800 - $33,400
Exciting remote opportunity (requires residency in Poland) for a Backend Engineer | Mid - Senior | Go | Notification Center Team at Nord Security. Offering $19,800 - $33,400 (contract). Explore more remote jobs on FlexHired!

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