Backend Principal Software Engineer 670

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open source environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

Protegrity is looking for a talented Backend Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You'll work alongside other software engineers and machine learning practitioners to design, build, and maintain applications that ensure data security and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Contribute to continuous development, enhancement, and maintenance of existing and new products/features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Participate in agile practices of the team/organization as an individual contributor and as a team player.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software meets business requirements.
• Identify, record, document, and track bugs and inconsistencies.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Continuously improve test coverage and implement automated tests where applicable.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous delivery.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the development and release processes.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation tools and scripts.

Qualifications

• 8 - 12 years as a software developer.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Strong data engineering skills.
• Well-versed in backend communications and protocols.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform and CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Strong understanding and adherence to software development best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience with monitoring tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana) is preferred.
• Experience with big data processing frameworks (Dask, Spark) is preferred.

Why Protegrity

• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Annual Bonus Incentives.
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
• Talent First Workforce.

Working Model

• This is a hybrid role and will require you to be in office 2-3 days a week. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass a Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, and additional criminal and civil checks.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Compensation Range: €69K - €86K