Backend / Platform Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels
Backend Development

Job Description

CloudLinux is seeking a Backend / Platform Engineer for the Imunify Email team. This role involves building backend services for reputation tracking, domain verification, and message processing, developing secure APIs, designing and managing relational databases for multi-tenant systems, automating deployments, and setting up monitoring. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-performance tools for spam detection and email infrastructure protection, working in a remote-first environment focused on Linux infrastructure and security products.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with high-volume messaging/queuing systems.
  • Basic SQL/database skills (PostgreSQL or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with caching tools (e.g., Redis).
  • Knowledge of monitoring/dashboards (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
  • Exposure to email protocols (SMTP) or deliverability concepts.
  • Contributions to open-source projects.
Must Have:
  • Build backend services for reputation tracking, domain verification, and message processing.
  • Develop secure APIs for customer and domain management.
  • Design and manage relational databases for a multi-tenant system.
  • Automate deployments and infrastructure setup with modern tools.
  • Set up monitoring and observability for system health.
  • Write tests and validate the platform with real-world scenarios.
  • Proficiency in Python or Go.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
  • Experience building and securing APIs.
  • Solid Linux and networking foundations.
  • Great troubleshooting skills in distributed environments.
Perks:
  • A focus on professional development.
  • Interesting and challenging projects.
  • Fully remote work with flexible working hours.
  • Paid 24 days of vacation per year.
  • 10 days of national holidays.
  • Unlimited sick leaves.
  • Compensation for private medical insurance.
  • Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
  • Budget for education.
  • The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.

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Description

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high-volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we are all successful.

You will join the Imunify Email team - the creators of a smart, automated email protection system designed to ensure clean outbound traffic and preserve IP reputation for hosting providers. Our focus is on building high-performance tools for spam detection, email infrastructure protection, and scalable deliverability.

Check out our website for more information about our Imunify Product - https://imunify360.com/

As our Backend / Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Building backend services for reputation tracking, domain verification, and message processing
  • Developing secure APIs for customer and domain management
  • Designing and managing relational databases for a multi-tenant system
  • Automating deployments and infrastructure setup with modern tools
  • Setting up monitoring and observability for system health
  • Writing tests and validating the platform with real-world scenarios

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

  • Proficiency in Python or Go
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
  • Experience building and securing APIs
  • Solid Linux and networking foundations
  • Great troubleshooting skills in distributed environments

Nice to have:

  • Experience with high-volume messaging/queuing systems
  • Basic SQL/database skills (PostgreSQL or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with caching tools (e.g., Redis)
  • Knowledge of monitoring/dashboards (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
  • Exposure to email protocols (SMTP) or deliverability concepts
  • Contributions to open-source projects

Apply if you:

  • Enjoy building infrastructure and platforms from the ground up
  • Are comfortable working across backend, infrastructure, and API layers
  • Have a strong communicator who documents and shares knowledge clearly
  • Are self-motivated, collaborative, and pragmatic in problem-solving
  • Have strong problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset

Benefits

What's in it for you?

  • A focus on professional development.
  • Interesting and challenging projects.
  • Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
  • Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
  • Compensation for private medical insurance.
  • Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
  • Budget for education.
  • The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.

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