Nord Security

Backend Engineer | Senior | PHP | Bunch of Bills Team

Posted 6 Days Ago

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2 Locations

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Senior level

Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

As a Backend Engineer, you will write scalable PHP code for APIs, advocate for coding practices, and support purchasing solutions in cybersecurity.

Summary Generated by Built In

At NordLayer, we’re building cybersecurity that scales with the business.

A toggle-ready platform that helps modern teams thrive—without the security headaches. Trusted by 11,000+ global companies, NordLayer plugs into any tech stack and protects users across borders.

Your impact? Helping businesses stay protected and moving forward with future-ready network security.

The Backend department uses modern and innovative technologies to create our world-leading cybersecurity products. We have squads that work towards different goals, but we are mainly known as driven professionals writing quality code. The BoB team is responsible for all implementations related to purchasing, licensing and subscriptions for our end customers and internal teams.

Main responsibilities:

Write clear, tested, documented code that delivers real business value;
Be involved in creating API's that developers (both internally and externally) really want to use;
Together with our core team deliver quality code-based solutions;
Advocate for good coding practices, continuous delivery, and technical excellence;
Some big pieces of work at the moment include building and maintaining our current APIs and backend solutions;

Core Requirements:

At least 4+ years of experience working with PHP;
Understanding of OOP principles & good code design;
Previous experience in building highly scalable systems;
That you know a thing or two about API design;
Good (My)SQL knowledge and experience with big data quantities;
Knowledge of Docker, RabbitMQ and Redis is a plus;
That working with Git is nothing new to you.

Bonus Points for:

Experience working in Microservices;
Knowledge in CQRS;
Fluency in Symfony;
Good knowledge of Plain PHP.

Salary Range:

Gross Salary 5600-7200 EUR/Month

What We Offer

Innovate with industry leaders

Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.

Learn & grow

Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.

Hybrid work

Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.

Work from anywhere

Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.

Physical well-being

Fuel your active lifestyle with online workouts led by our Physical Well-Being experts.

Mental & emotional health

Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.

Joyful moments – special treats

Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.

Company events & team-building

Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.

Workation

Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.

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Top Skills

Docker

MySQL

PHP

RabbitMQ

Redis

Symfony

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The Company

1,465 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Nord Security is one of the world’s leading providers of digital security and privacy solutions for businesses and individuals. We are a home for advanced security solutions that share the Nord brand and values. Today, our products are used by millions of customers worldwide and praised by all the major cybersecurity experts and top media outlets. Since 2012, we have been creating and building award-winning products: NordVPN - the fastest VPN on the planet, built to protect your online traffic and privacy with next-generation encryption. NordLayer - an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses, helping organizations to fulfill scaling and integration challenges. NordPass - a password manager designed with the user in mind, from simplicity to security. Built using zero-knowledge encryption. NordLocker - a powerful end-to-end encryption tool for safely storing and sharing files. Comes with secure cloud storage. Our community of cybersecurity experts, software developers, engineers, data analysts, and other tech professionals share one common goal – create a safe cyber future for everyone. Explore our open positions here: https://nordsecurity.com/careers Or refer a friend or colleague: https://nordsecurity.com/referrals Learn about our Privacy notice for recruitment candidates here: https://bit.ly/3mJFoAy