Senior Backend Engineer - Threat Detection (Python/Golang)

Adlatina Group; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Global collaboration

Flexible work environment

Wellness days

Recognition program

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a Software Engineer III for the Unified Detection team in Argentina, focusing on building and deploying large-scale threat detection services. You’ll work with Python or Golang, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker) while improving observability and security practices.

You’ll contribute across the codebase, participate in reviews, and grow your technical skills within a fast-paced engineering culture that values ownership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of software development experience with Python or Golang.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure or similar), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with observability or monitoring tools (Grafana, Kibana, or similar).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, secure coding practices, and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderately complex features and components within the detection system.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code; improve the codebase continuously.
• Take ownership of smaller features or components with quality testing.
• Work with minimal supervision and seek guidance when needed.
• Identify blockers early, communicate risks, and collaborate to meet timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates and participate in code reviews and discussions.
• Engage in code reviews and retrospectives, applying feedback to improve.

Skills

Python

Golang

Distributed systems

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Grafana

Kibana

RESTful APIs

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

Kibana

AWS

Azure

Job description

Proofpoint is seeking a Software Engineer III for the Unified Detection team in Argentina, focusing on building and deploying large-scale threat detection services. You’ll work with Python or Golang, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker) while improving observability and security practices.

You’ll contribute across the codebase, participate in reviews, and grow your technical skills within a fast-paced engineering culture that values ownership and