Proton

backend developer for payments

In short

Senior back-end developer role at Proton, building scalable features across Proton's privacy products with a focus on payments. Requires strong experience in high-performance back-end systems, SQL/MySQL, caching (Redis), security best practices, REST APIs, and cryptographic concepts, plus experience leading initiatives from discovery to production. Hybrid work with three days per week in the London or Barcelona office; experience in the payments domain is a plus.

About
Proton provides encrypted email, VPN, cloud storage, password management, and calendar services that help millions of people protect their privacy, freedom, and data.
Responsibilities
•Build features across Proton products
•Collaborate closely with product teams and engineers across the company
•Build scalable software architecture using software engineering best practices
•Optimize user experience and design
Requirements
•Proven back-end development experience
•Expertise in building scalable, high-performance solutions
•Proficiency with profiling techniques and performance optimization tools
•Experience leading a team initiative from discovery to production
•Strong understanding of SQL, preferably MySQL, and data modeling best practices
•Familiarity with Redis or other caching technologies for performance optimization
•Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing secure software solutions
•In-depth understanding of HTTP/REST, including developing and consuming web-based APIs
•Solid grasp of cryptographic concepts, including key exchange and the distinction between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
Nice to have
•Experience in the payments domain
Conditions
•Compensation in Paris: 53,000 - 82,000 EUR gross annually; compensation for other locations will be discussed during the interview process
•Final compensation depends on qualifications, skills, and previous experience
•Health coverage, retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support
•Stock options
•Hardware and software provided
•Learning and development support
•Lunch and snacks at offices
•Public transport, bike, or parking allowances
•Flexible working hours
•Three days per week in the London or Barcelona office

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