Staff Backend Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the creation, design, and upkeep of the backend platform.

• Direct the technical architecture of the system to achieve business objectives.

• Lead the overall architecture of backend systems, encompassing services, data jobs, AI systems, search indices, and workflows.

• Oversee the company's AWS infrastructure utilizing Pulumi.

• Develop and sustain CI/CD pipelines, test suites, and processes that guarantee high engineering efficiency while reducing costs.

• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver essential features.

• Work with stakeholders to outline project timelines and adapt strategies as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software engineer focused on backend systems.

• Proficient understanding of standard software architectures for web, mobile, and SaaS applications.

• Expertise in technical design, including data/object modeling and interface/API design.

• Strong knowledge in data processing, workflow management, queuing systems, infrastructure oversight, monitoring systems, search, authentication, and similar domains.

• Experience in integrating AI workflows within production applications.

• Enthusiastic about leveraging agentic tools for software development.

• Capable of leading technical discussions and making decisions, including framework selection.

• Comfortable collaborating directly with business stakeholders and engineers from outside the company.

• Enjoys working in small teams and dynamic startup settings.

• Committed to product quality and meticulous details to ensure a delightful user experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.