Senior Java & Spark Engineer for Threat Detection

BairesDev; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Proofpoint in Córdoba, Argentina is seeking a Software Engineer III to join the Unified Detection team. You will contribute to large-scale threat detection services, writing clean, tested code and taking ownership of features in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field, 4+ years of software development with Python or Go, and experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes and Docker, plus observability tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of experience developing software, with growing proficiency in 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), preferred.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, secure coding foundations, and automated testing practices.
• Curiosity about cybersecurity, malware analysis, or threat detection is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderately complex features and components, ensuring your work integrates seamlessly into the larger detection system.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code - leave the codebase better than you found it.
• Begin taking ownership of smaller features or components, ensuring quality through thorough testing.
• Work with minimal supervision on routine tasks, and proactively seek guidance when facing unfamiliar challenges.
• Anticipate potential blockers, communicate risks early, and collaborate with the team to address them within established timelines.
• Collaborate well with teammates - listen actively, incorporate feedback, and contribute constructively to reviews and discussions.
• Actively participate in code reviews and retrospectives, providing constructive input and implementing feedback with a growth mindset.

Job description

Proofpoint in Córdoba, Argentina is seeking a Software Engineer III to join the Unified Detection team. You will contribute to large-scale threat detection services, writing clean, tested code and taking ownership of features in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field, 4+ years of software development with Python or Go, and experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes and Docker, plus observability tools.