Proofpoint

Software Engineer III


PayCompetitive
LocationToronto/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R12424

      About Us:
      We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.


      How We Work:
      At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

      We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer (P3) to join our Toronto office. Proofpoint Email Archiving is a cloud-based solution featuring a distributed grid search and storage infrastructure. This service-based architecture scales to meet the needs of hundreds of clients, including some of the world's largest businesses.

      As a member of the Archiving eDiscovery team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of back-end services and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. While the focus is on back-end development, an interest in front-end work is also valued.

      This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to build scalable, reliable software and grow your technical expertise.

      Responsibilities:

      • Collaborate with product managers and senior engineers to understand and implement feature requirements

      • Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

      • Contribute to the design and development of back-end services, with opportunities to work on front-end features

      • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews

      • Help troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments

      • Continuously learn and apply new technologies and best practices

      • Support the team in improving development workflows and product quality

      Qualifications:

      • 3–5 years of industry experience delivering production software, with a focus on Java and related frameworks

      • Familiarity with REST API development using Spring or similar frameworks

      • Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes is a plus

      • Interest or experience in working with technologies such as Solr, OpenSearch, Kafka, or Terraform is beneficial but not required

      • Willingness to work across the stack and learn front-end technologies as needed

      • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

      • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

      • Experience with version control systems like Git and tools such as Jira

      • A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience

      Nice to Have:

      • Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, or Ember.js

      • Familiarity with TypeScript

      • Interest in distributed systems or cloud-native architectures

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      Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

      • Competitive compensation

      • Comprehensive benefits

      • Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

      • Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].

      • Annual wellness and community outreach days

      • Always on recognition for your contributions

      • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

      Our Culture:

      Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers . We can’t wait to hear from you!

  • About the company

      Proofpoint is an enterprise security company based in Sunnyvale, California that provides software as a service and products for inbound email security, outbound data loss prevention, social media, mobile devices, digital risk, email encryption, electr...

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