Backend Engineer | Mid | PHP | Network Department

📋 Description

• • Join NordLayer, a rapidly growing cybersecurity company, as a Backend Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our cutting-edge network security solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a product trusted by over 11,000 global companies, ensuring businesses can operate securely and efficiently in today's complex digital landscape.
• • As a Backend Engineer in our Network Department, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining the robust server-side logic that powers NordLayer's platform. Your work will directly impact the scalability, reliability, and security of our services, safeguarding our clients' sensitive data and network infrastructure.
• • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to translate business requirements into high-quality, performant code. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and allows for shared ownership of our product's success.
• • Responsibilities will include developing new features from conception to deployment, optimizing existing code for performance and scalability, and troubleshooting complex issues across our distributed systems. You will be expected to write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices in software development.
• • A significant part of your role will involve working with PHP, leveraging its capabilities to build secure and efficient backend services. You will also contribute to the architecture and design of our backend systems, ensuring they are resilient and can handle increasing loads as our user base grows.
• • You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design and architecture to coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. This includes participating in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• • The Network Department focuses on the core infrastructure and services that enable secure connectivity for businesses. Your contributions will be crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of VPNs, access control, and other network security features that define NordLayer's value proposition.
• • We encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be empowered to identify potential issues, propose solutions, and implement them, taking ownership of your work and its impact on the product and our customers.
• • This role offers a unique chance to work on challenging technical problems within the dynamic field of cybersecurity. You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in backend development, PHP, and network security, contributing to a product that makes a real difference in how businesses protect themselves.
• • We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about building scalable and secure systems, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your dedication to quality and innovation will be key to our continued success.
• • You will contribute to the development of APIs that facilitate seamless integration with various business tools and services, ensuring our platform remains flexible and adaptable to diverse customer needs.
• • Participate in architectural discussions, helping to shape the future direction of NordLayer's backend infrastructure and services.
• • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to our clients' operations.
• • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure the quality and reliability of your code.
• • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development and cybersecurity, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, both in our codebase and our development processes.
• • This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible impact on a growing product in a critical industry, working with a talented team dedicated to building best-in-class cybersecurity solutions.