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Staff Backend Software Engineer
Matchmatch · Berlin, Remote · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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Role
We are looking for a backend software engineer to own the creation, design, and maintenance of our backend platform. The role will require the candidate to guide the system's technical architecture to the success of the business. You will work in an environment that is fast paced, has little technical debt, and utilizes the latest technologies.
Responsibilities
• Drive the overall architecture of the company's backend systems; including services, data jobs, AI systems, search indices, workflows, etc.
• Manage the company’s infrastructure (currently in AWS) through Pulumi.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test suites, and other processes that ensure high engineering velocity while minimizing cost
• Deliver key features in coordination with the other engineers at the company
• Coordinate with stakeholders to conceptualize project timelines and evolving strategy
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on backend systems
• Knowledge of common software architectures web, mobile, and SaaS applications
• Mastery of technical design, including data/object modeling and interface/API design
• Expert in data processing, workflow management, queuing systems, infrastructure management, monitoring systems, search, authentication, etc.
• Experience integrating AI workflows into production applications.
• Passionate adoption of agentic tools for software development.
• Ability to lead technical discussion and decisions, including framework selection
• Comfortable working directly with biz stakeholders and engineers outside your company
• Enjoys working on small teams and evolving startup environments
• Passionate about product and small details to deliver a delightful user experience
We are looking for a backend software engineer to own the creation, design, and maintenance of our backend platform. The role will require the candidate to guide the system's technical architecture to the success of the business. You will work in an environment that is fast paced, has little technical debt, and utilizes the latest technologies.
Responsibilities
• Drive the overall architecture of the company's backend systems; including services, data jobs, AI systems, search indices, workflows, etc.
• Manage the company’s infrastructure (currently in AWS) through Pulumi.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test suites, and other processes that ensure high engineering velocity while minimizing cost
• Deliver key features in coordination with the other engineers at the company
• Coordinate with stakeholders to conceptualize project timelines and evolving strategy
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on backend systems
• Knowledge of common software architectures web, mobile, and SaaS applications
• Mastery of technical design, including data/object modeling and interface/API design
• Expert in data processing, workflow management, queuing systems, infrastructure management, monitoring systems, search, authentication, etc.
• Experience integrating AI workflows into production applications.
• Passionate adoption of agentic tools for software development.
• Ability to lead technical discussion and decisions, including framework selection
• Comfortable working directly with biz stakeholders and engineers outside your company
• Enjoys working on small teams and evolving startup environments
• Passionate about product and small details to deliver a delightful user experience