Backend Engineer | Mid-Senior | Python | Dark Web Monitoring
Nord Security
United States
November 29, 2025
Apply NowBackend Engineer | Mid-Senior | Python | Dark Web Monitoring
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NordStellar – Product - NordStellar /
Full Time /
Hybrid
At NordStellar, we help companies know what hackers know—before they strike.
Join the team turning threat intel into action. From dark web monitoring to attack surface management, we’re building tools that security teams rely on to stay ahead of threats.
Your impact? Helping businesses spot vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks—keeping teams and customers safe.
NordStellar is the newest addition to our suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. This innovative threat exposure management platform is designed to outsmart cyber threats, safeguard data, and prevent fraud. NordStellar gives companies the tools to stay ahead of hackers and beat them at their own game. Join us to build technology that lets businesses know what hackers know.
The Dark Web Monitoring Team is a mission-driven, cross-functional team focused on identifying emerging dark-web threats and delivering insights. This team originated from Nord Security's Risk Management and Information Security departments and is now focused on developing its own standalone cybersecurity product, NordStellar. NordStellar is our new threat exposure management solution for businesses. We bring our expertise to empower proactive security leaders with a crucial insight: what hackers know about their business. NordStellar enables companies to detect and respond to cyber threats before they escalate. The platform monitors thousands of cybercrime communities and dark-web sites, providing cybersecurity teams with the right information and tools for better decision-making.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop back-end and ETL solutions for problems of various magnitudes;
- Maintain the current DWM system and develop new features;
- Write highly scalable microservices;
- Be responsible for writing clear, tested, documented code that delivers real business value;
- Implement code that can be used in cloud-native environments.
- Coordinate with your team to provide quality code-based solutions.
Core Requirements
- 3+ years of backend development experience with Python or Go;
- Strong system design skills (low- and high-level), with the ability to choose and apply appropriate architectural patterns;
- Experience building APIs (RESTful and/or gRPC) and working with microservice architecture & DDD principles;
- Proficiency with Docker and experience working with Kubernetes (DevOps practices are a plus);
- Hands-on experience with message queues (any major MQ system);
- Solid knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and understanding of CI/CD, unit testing, and integration testing;
- Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Sentry, Prometheus).
Tools You Will Use
- Python;
- Go;
- MongoDB;
- NATS;
- Kubernetes;
- gRPC;
- Argo Workflows.
Salary Range
- Monthly gross salary from 3200 - 7000 EUR.
What We Offer
Innovate with industry leaders
Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.
Learn & grow
Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.
Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.
Hybrid work
Enjoy the flexibility with 3 office days and working from home for the remaining 2.
Work from anywhere
Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
Physical well-being
Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts.
Mental & emotional health
Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
Premium healthcare
Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
Extra days off
Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
Joyful moments – special treats
Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
Company events & team-building
Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.
Workation
Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.
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