Associate Software Engineer

Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity company, is seeking early-career Backend Software Engineers to join their Tessian Engineering Group. The role focuses on developing and maintaining inbound threat defence software and data loss prevention services using machine learning. The position is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in cybersecurity.

The tech stack includes modern Python, AWS Cloud Services (SQS, SNS ECS, ECR, Lambda), databases (DynamoDB, PostgreSQL), and DevOps tools like CircleCI, Docker, and Git. Engineers will work on improving service scalability, implementing security measures, and monitoring production environments.

The company values potential over experience and provides extensive mentorship and training. The work environment emphasizes DevOps culture, where engineers both build and run services. The role involves collaborating with passionate engineers, working on impactful projects, and contributing to protecting organizations from cyber threats.

Proofpoint offers a supportive interview process and values diversity and inclusion, with nine employee-led inclusion groups. The company has received multiple Best Places to Work Awards in 2024, including Best Career Growth and Best Engineering Teams. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers interested in cybersecurity and backend development to join a company focused on protecting people and data from advanced threats.