Backend Golang Developer

Proofpoint

Bengaluru, India - Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-12 → 2026-10-02

Core

Backend Engineer building scalable, production-grade microservices in Go for cybersecurity products.

Role type

Junior/Entry-level Backend Engineer (Go)

Builds

Microservices powering core product features for enterprise cybersecurity clients

Domain

Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

product features (via careerplan.io/jobs/R14189-backend-golang-developer-at-proofpoint)

Required skills

Go, microservices architecture, API design, distributed systems, debugging, system design

Preferred skills

REST APIs, messaging systems, Goroutines, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Technologies

Go, Docker, AWS, GCP, Azure

Responsibilities

Design and implement features end-to-end, develop/maintain Go microservices, contribute to API design, debug distributed systems, write tested code

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

About Proofpoint

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.