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Software Engineer

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Location
    Hanover
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, Security, Back End
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop end-to-end backend services in Go for email security, optimize platforms for performance and security, while designing and implementing AI-driven processes for our solutions.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • Develop and operate core services: You design, develop, test, document, and operate end-to-end backend services for email security, primarily in Go.
  • Develop advanced threat detection: You will develop scan pipelines, extract complex artifacts from emails for in-depth analysis, and design next-generation threat detection features for our enterprise clients.
  • Optimizing the platform at scale: You improve the platform in terms of performance, scalability, security, and reliability with pragmatic and measurable solutions.
  • Leverage AI-powered development: You will become part of a modern engineering culture. Together with us, you will transform traditional workflows into AI-supported processes and develop a forward-looking engineering setup.
  • Work with core technologies: You develop and implement with a focused, modern technology stack primarily based on Go, Python, Linux, Redis, and MariaDB, also utilizing AI tools like Claude.
  • Ensuring the highest quality: You write comprehensive unit, functional, and integration tests to ensure high software standards.
  • Collaborate globally: You bring innovative features to life in close cooperation with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones. You participate in code reviews, share knowledge within the team, and continuously contribute to the development of our engineering practices.

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • Education: You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or possess comparable practical experience.

Qualifications

  • Curiosity and Growth Mindset: You have a genuine interest in learning and developing, especially in the rapidly changing world of AI and LLMs. We are proud of our high employee retention and actively promote the long-term development and careers of our engineers.
  • Technical Foundation: You have solid knowledge of Git and version control workflows and are comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments via the command line.
  • Problem-solving skills: You think analytically and practically, and you can approach complex architectural challenges in a structured manner.
  • Communication: You possess professional English and German language skills, both written and spoken, and can work effectively within a diverse international team.

Experience

  • Technical background: We are looking for engineers at all experience levels. Whether you are just starting your career or are already an experienced senior engineer: you have strong software development skills in Go, C, or Python.

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What we offer

  • Temporary Employee Exchange Program - we support you in working at our global office locations and exploring the world (e.g., Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington).
  • Home office option and flexible working hours.
  • Team events like laser tag, escape room, or get-together at our own legendary beer wagon in Hannover - let yourself be surprised.
  • Be-Active Bonus - we subsidize your fitness memberships.
  • Whether by car, public transport, or bicycle - we make your commute easier with free parking (Hannover), discounted job tickets, or bike leasing!
  • Subsidy for company pension scheme.
  • Referral Bonus: €1500 reward for each successful candidate referral.
  • And of course the usual standards such as 30 days of vacation, permanent contracts, development opportunities, coffee, tea, soft drinks & fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code, and much more.

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Benefits

Work-Life-Integration

Higher Take-Home Pay

Health, Fitness & Fun

Food & Drink

Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Hanover

    Niedersachsen

    Germany

About Your Employer

Hornetsecurity GmbH

Hornetsecurity GmbH

Hornetsecurity is a leading German provider of cloud security services, protecting the IT infrastructure, digital communications and data of businesses and organizations of all sizes. Its services are delivered through 9 globally redundant facilities. The product portfolio includes all key areas of email security, from spam and virus filtering to legal compliance archiving and encryption, as well as protection against CEO fraud and ransomware.

Description

  • Company Size
    50-249 Employees
  • Founding Year
    2007
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Logo Hornetsecurity GmbH

Software Engineer

Location
Hanover
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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