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# Sr. Software Engineer (Java, Go) at Proofpoint

**Location**
: Belfast, Northern Ireland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 14, 2026

## Description

Proofpoint is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, debug, and maintain services across a large microservices architecture. The role involves resolving complex distributed-system issues, participating in on-call rotations, collaborating with teammates, navigating ambiguous requirements, using AI-assisted development tools, and contributing to technical debt and infrastructure migrations. Candidates should have senior-level software engineering experience, proficiency in Java, Go, and Python, strong debugging and problem-solving skills, and a BSc in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

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