Software Developer

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Intro

Join our innovative Security Lab – an international team that tackles real-world challenges in email security with a balanced approach of modern technology and proven, effective solutions.

As a software developer, you will play a key role in the development and improvement of services related to email security – today, Hornetsecurity protects more than 1.4 billion mailboxes!

You will continuously learn new technologies and collaborate closely with a global team of colleagues in Spain, Canada, France, and Germany, contributing to groundbreaking projects in global email security.

Boost your career and join our swarm (full-time hybrid/starting as soon as possible) in Skopje!

Your Job

• You develop, maintain, and enhance services related to email security.
• You apply pragmatic solutions to optimize the platform for performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• You collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new email security features.
• You troubleshoot and resolve platform performance and security issues with a practical, results oriented approach.
• You write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• You contribute to platform improvements through code reviews, practical best practices, and continuous refinement.
• You help create and enhance tools for managing and automating email filtering and security policies, always considering real-world use cases and performance.

Your Profile

• You have competed Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• You have 2+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in Go, C, or Python.
• You have experience with network-based applications, particularly email security or similar messaging services.
• You are proficient with version control systems, particularly Git.
• You are familiar with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• You have knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• You have got practical problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• You can communicate and collaborate effectively within a diverse, international team.
• Proficient English speaking and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high-volume email processing or message traffic systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices related to email services.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Your Benefits

• Free space for innovation and independent action in a fast-growing international company.
• Temporary Employee Exchange Program – we provide the ability for you to work at our global office locations and explore the world (e.g. Berlin, Madrid, Malta, Montréal, Washington D.C.).
• Home-office-option and flexible working time.
• Team events like Laser Tag, Office Movie Nights, Foodie Fridays and much more – let yourself be surprised!
• FitKit subscription and private insurance for your health!
• Unlimited contracts – we’re looking for hornets to grow long-term with us.
• Referral Bonus: we pay 1500€ for each referral who is successfully hired by us!