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Senior Backend Engineer

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3 months ago
Remote, CzechiaSenior / Mid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for payments and financial workflows.
  • Contribute to event-driven systems using messaging and streaming technologies.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
  • Support deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting in cloud environments.
  • Improve system reliability, performance, and security.
  • Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and team discussions.
  • Contribute to technical design and architecture decisions.
  • Explore and adopt new technologies and best practices.

Requirements

  • Experience building backend systems in a professional environment (Scala, Java, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of software design, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Familiarity with SQL and database design (RDBMS; NoSQL is a plus).
  • Interest or experience in event-driven architecture (Kafka or similar).
  • Comfortable debugging and improving production systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability systems.
  • Ability to lead technical design and mentor other engineers.
  • Experience making architectural tradeoffs and driving solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies.

Benefits

  • Performance bonus opportunities and employee referral rewards.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar.
  • Paid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system.
  • Maternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave from 8am.
  • Full statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage.
  • Access to Coursera and ongoing professional development.
  • Clear growth paths, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Opportunities to travel for company events, including potential U.S. visits.
  • Engaging team culture with local events, outings, and community initiatives.
  • New Brno office coming soon, with opportunities to work in-person and enjoy a flexible hybrid setup.