Desarrollador de back-end

Prowler; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join an innovative open-source startup focused on revolutionizing cloud security infrastructure. As a backend developer, contribute to developing secure, scalable backend solutions, collaborate with a remote team, and enjoy a flexible work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Servicios

Mandatory minimum PTO (~5 weeks)

Workstation stipend

Flexible work hours

Stock options

Formación

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python; Django experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in relational database design and optimization, especially PostgreSQL.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend APIs using containerized Django apps and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop backend solutions.
• Lead code reviews and mentor team members.

Conocimientos

Python

RESTful API design

Relational database design

Cloud environments

Git

Security best practices

Container orchestration

Descripción del empleo

We are an open source seed-stage startup revolutionizing cloud security infrastructure. Our mission is to build cutting-edge, practitioner-friendly solutions that empower developers to secure their cloud environments effortlessly.

About Us

Prowler is a company that values our people as much as cybersecurity, demonstrated by mandatory PTO and a fully remote team. We collaborate, architect, and deploy security checks and remediations across cloud deployments at scale, helping users discover system edges and security gaps. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

1. Understand user and customer needs, and define solutions with the team.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop the backend for the Prowler product.
3. Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend APIs using containerized Django apps and Python.
4. Contribute to backend architecture decisions and product infrastructure planning.
5. Optimize system performance, reliability, scalability, and security in a cloud-native environment.
6. Work with product owners, designers, and developers to define project requirements and features.
7. Lead code reviews, automated testing, and continuous deployment workflows, mentoring others.
8. Improve best practices, introducing industry standards.
9. Manage and optimize relational databases, currently PostgreSQL.
10. Participate in community support and guide others.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

1. Advanced proficiency in Python; experience with Django is a plus.
2. 5+ years of backend development experience.
3. Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
4. Expertise in relational database design and optimization (PostgreSQL).
5. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
6. Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
7. Knowledge of security, scalability, and maintainability best practices.
8. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, ECS).
9. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
10. Advocate for unit testing, documentation, and high code standards.
11. Ability to work independently and remotely.
12. Fluent in English; startup mindset with initiative and proactivity.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Skilled in cloud security.
• Open source project experience.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, innovative company in cloud security. Fully remote, flexible environment. Competitive salary, professional development, and stock options. Join a team that values creativity and innovation.

Work Hours & Benefits

This full-time, salaried role involves coding, testing, reviewing, and operating at scale. As a fully remote team across U.S. and EU time zones, flexibility and responsibility for work hours are essential. Benefits include mandatory minimum PTO (~5 weeks), workstation stipend, flexible hours, and stock options.