Backend Tech Lead, Proton

• Demonstrable experience in building high-quality systems
• Proven capability in integrating different in-house built systems with off the shelve products
• Experience in integrating into clients (ideally web and mobile)
• Experience in building marketing technology
• A curious, passionate, and growth-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and on budget
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and previous managerial experience

• As a Backend Technical Lead in Marketing Technology you will be responsible for building our key components of our marketing technology stack. You will drive software design and implementation likewise while helping a newly formed cross-functional team. You will interact with key stakeholders in the Business Units, Software Development, Marketing, Sales and more to understand requirements and use cases while keeping the bigger picture in mind
• If you’re a self starter and results-driven backend engineer, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing company. You will have a concrete impact on the future of the business as a whole
• Help building a team of motivated, self-driven engineers working together to achieve ambitious goals
• Lead by example, modelling behaviors that promote ownership, collaboration, open communication, and a growth mindset
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including design, marketing, product management and customer support teams
• Drive the adoption of engineering best practices, fostering a mindset of excellence in terms of application quality, customer experience and software scalability
• Review existing (and when necessary introducing new) processes to streamline the delivery of multiple concurrent work streams: product and growth initiatives, customer support and engineering roadmap
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards of quality
• Drive alignment of strategic and units goals, product and technical roadmaps, and delivery timelines

• These vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events, and team-building activities.

Proton is a Geneva-based startup founded by former CERN worker and internet privacy advocate Andy Yen. It provides internet users with encrypted webmail, calendar, drive, and VPN services.