Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Description:

• Back Market is a global marketplace for refurbished devices, aiming to make technology reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
• The engineering department, known as the Bureau of Technology, consists of over 30 product teams focused on developing and managing services that deliver value to customers and suppliers.
• The company is transitioning from a monolithic architecture to a distributed and service-oriented architecture, which presents opportunities to modernize the platform and raise engineering standards.
• As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will collaborate with your squad and the Staff engineer, participating in bi-monthly rituals to share insights and align technical direction with the overall vision.
• The role involves ensuring a seamless transition with zero downtime, reducing complexity while increasing codebase adaptability, and guaranteeing high performance and reliability in production environments.
• The technical environment includes Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, GCP, Kubernetes, and more.
• You will work in an agile "build it and run it" environment, producing clean, consistent, and well-organized code while supporting colleagues and fostering a learning environment.
• English proficiency is required as the team is international, with members located in various countries.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a strong background in backend engineering, with experience in building and operating efficient services.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks such as FastAPI and SQLAlchemy is essential.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly GCP and Kubernetes, is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate a passion for creating systems and producing clean, organized code.
• Strong communication skills in English are necessary for collaboration within an international team.
• The ability to facilitate discussions around complex issues and suggest improvements for existing designs is important.
• Candidates should be able to contribute to high-impact chaos migration and advocate for task prioritization to optimize delivery.

Benefits:

• Employees will work in a mission-driven environment where their contributions positively impact the planet.
• The company offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, along with 3 flexible days.
• Back Market provides Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, and comprehensive accessibility policies to support diverse teams.
• The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, creating a workplace that reflects its mission.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for the interview process, ensuring accessibility for all candidates.