Senior Backend Software Engineer

ph3Senior Backend Software Engineer /h3 pWe are the platform turning browsing into shopping. We connect 200 million shoppers with deals they love while boosting local sales for hundreds of top retailers and brands. /p pAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will join a cross‑functional team responsible for the backend systems that power our iOS and Android applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and reliable. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and evolve scalable, secure, fault‑tolerant distributed systems within an event‑driven microservices architecture /li liOwn and advance backend service architecture with a platform mindset, creating reusable services, APIs, and shared components that enable the internal developer community /li liTranslate product requirements into clear, well‑designed technical solutions, collaborating closely with Product, Design, Quality, and Data teams /li liOwn the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle—from technical design, estimation, implementation, testing, deployment to production support /li liWrite clean, robust, and well‑tested code, applying SOLID principles, proven design patterns, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices while actively reducing technical debt /li liAct as a senior technical leader, guiding architectural decisions, mentoring through code reviews, and serving as a point of reference during production incidents /li liIntegrate AI‑assisted development tools into daily workflow and help the team adopt effective practices—treating AI tooling as a core part of engineering productivity, not an experiment /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul li7+ years of backend or full‑stack development experience designing and building scalable, reliable backend systems /li liProven experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.) /li liStrong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases; experience with Docker and Kubernetes /li liExperience with event‑driven systems and messaging (e.g., Kafka, SQS/SNS) /li liStrong system design expertise with hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting production systems /li liStrong grasp of clean‑code principles and backend design patterns /li liExperience writing and maintaining automated unit and integration tests /li liExperience improving CI/CD pipelines and enforcing testable coding practices /li liProficient with Git and modern collaboration workflows /li liDemonstrated use of AI tools in software workflows, with the ability to articulate benefits, limitations, and lessons learned /li liWillingness to participate in on‑call rotations and support production systems /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liExperience with PHP, Serverless Framework, OpenSearch / Elasticsearch, Protobuf, gRPC /li liExperience with Go /li liExperience building backend systems that support mobile applications /li liExperience contributing to shared platforms or organization‑wide technical initiatives /li liExposure to large‑scale, distributed systems serving millions of users /li liExperience contributing to or maintaining open‑source libraries /li /ul h3Salary Range /h3 p€50,000 - €65,000 fixed gross salary per year /p h3Location /h3 pWhile we have offices all around Europe, you can benefit from our flexible hybrid model, empowering you to work where you’re most effective.br/Remote available from Italy and Spain. /p h3What You Will Find at Shopfully /h3 ul liAn opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company /li liA vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environment /li liWe champion autonomy, flexibility, and a hybrid work model, empowering you to own your work /li liAccess to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions /li liEnjoy our central, modern offices featuring fresh snacks, coffee (including vegan options), and ergonomic setups /li liEngage in meaningful team events: offsites, happy hours, company parties, and celebrations that unite us beyond daily tasks /li liWe provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace, wherever you are /li liBenefit from additional country‑specific advantages based on local contracts and practices /li /ul h3Who We Are /h3 pWe’re a team of 450 people (and counting!), from 30 different nationalities. We’re on a mission to innovate, and we believe the key to that is seeing the world through a variety of perspectives. That’s why building a more diverse team, as well as bringing in even more talent, is so important for us. /p h3Core Values /h3 ul liProgress Over Perfection: We move forward. Always. In a fast‑moving world, speed with purpose beats certainty without action. Momentum matters—not for its own sake, but because it drives results. /li liClarity Through Transparency: We bring each other along. We work in teams, not silos. Transparency gives context, and context enables action. That means we share decisions early, publish work in progress, and document outcomes so others can learn, move faster, and build better. /li liLearn Loudly: We grow by doing and by daring. Big bets unlock big breakthroughs. But real innovation demands risk, and risk always carries the possibility of failure. That’s not a flaw. It’s the price of ambition. /li liChallenge with Empathy: We speak up, even when it’s hard—because candor shows care, and leads to better outcomes. Listening deeply is how we grow. Disagreeing openly is how we build trust. /li /ul pAlways Build Better: We are builders—of products, systems, and ideas. But more than that, we are builders of better. Better has no finish line. It’s a mindset. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr