Remote AI-Driven Senior Backend Engineer

Description:

• You will be a technically exceptional engineer thriving in small, high-performing teams of 3-4 people using AI tools to accelerate development and solve complex problems.
• Your role involves transforming monolithic systems into event-driven architectures while practicing true engineering agility beyond traditional SCRUM ceremonies.
• At Trengo, the mission is to build an AI-powered customer engagement platform to replace repetitive work with meaningful conversations, facilitating communication for customer-facing teams via multiple channels in one shared inbox.
• The company has secured a Series A investment of $36M led by Insight Partners and Peak Capital and is one of the four official WhatsApp Business Solutions Providers in the Netherlands.
• Key responsibilities include leveraging AI-enhanced development tools, leading architectural transformation initiatives, embracing true agility in engineering practices, and providing technical leadership through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• You must have strong backend development expertise with experience in distributed systems, including PHP, Node.js, MySQL, Kafka, MongoDB, Vue.js, or similar technologies.
• Advanced prompting techniques are required for both coding and advancing the AI Agent in the product.
• Experience with or enthusiasm for AI-augmented development tools such as Cursor or Windsurf is necessary.
• A pragmatic approach to solving complex problems with simple, maintainable solutions is essential.
• You should have 5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• A passion for transforming legacy architectures and embracing emerging technologies is expected.
• A results-oriented mindset focused on outcomes rather than processes is crucial.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit are required.

Benefits:

• You will find yourself in a fast-growing company where your career can evolve, supported by your manager through departmental growth tracks.
• The company values flexibility and allows hybrid work, including the option to work from abroad for 60 days per year.
• Free sessions with on-demand psychologists from OpenUp are provided to support your mental health.
• An education budget is available to feed your curiosity, along with 2 extra days off for courses or conferences if needed.
• You will receive 28 vacation days to rest, have fun, and travel as you wish.
• Monthly internet and phone allowances are provided.
• Dutch courses are offered for international employees interested in learning the language.
• When working from the beautiful office, you can enjoy delicious warm lunches prepared by the in-house chef, and your traveling expenses to Utrecht will be reimbursed.