Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Innovation (m/f/d)

Description:

• As a Senior Backend Engineer at Deezer, you will be responsible for building new products from scratch.
• Your mission will involve developing backends and APIs for new mobile applications that are market-differentiating and align with Deezer's strategic direction.
• You will write and maintain high-quality, tested, and scalable code, and participate in code reviews.
• Collaboration with Product Managers and Product Designers will be essential to understand product requirements and needs.
• You will anticipate future application scaling needs and work with Mobile and Backend developers on architectural adaptations.
• Continuous improvement will be part of your role, helping the team grow with innovative solutions and tools.
• Sharing knowledge with teammates and other Deezer Engineering teams will be encouraged.
• You will work with the team’s QA Engineer to ensure a smooth review and testing flow.
• Participation in Scrum events and processes such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and demos will be required.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in building and maintaining backend applications in production is required.
• Strong engineering skills in CI/CD, code versioning, testing, and code reviews are essential.
• A value-driven, iterative approach and openness to continuous enrichment are necessary.
• Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving strategies are important.
• Team-oriented communication that is friendly and constructive is expected.
• You should be a problem-solver who is rigorous and enthusiastic.
• Good spoken and written English skills are required.

Benefits:

• Deezer offers a free premium family account for employees.
• Access to gym classes is provided.
• Employees can join over 70 Deezer Communities to connect beyond work and share passions.
• Deezer hosts parties several times a year and provides drinks every Thursday.
• Mental health and well-being support is available through Moka.Care.
• An allowance for sports, traveling, and cultural activities is included.
• Meal vouchers are provided.
• Employees work in great offices located in dynamic and attractive districts, including Paris, London, or Sao Paulo.
• A hybrid remote work policy is in place to support work-life balance.