Back Market is a global marketplace for refurbished devices, aiming to make tech reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
The technology department, known as the Bureau of Technology (BoT), consists of over 30 product teams focused on delivering 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.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work closely with your squad and the Staff engineer, participating in bi-monthly rituals to share insights and align technical direction.
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 be responsible for building and operating efficient services with a focus on security and privacy, working in an agile "build it and run it" environment.
English proficiency is required as the team is international, with members located in various countries.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a passion for creating systems and producing clean, consistent, and well-organized code.
Strong team player skills are essential, with a focus on supporting colleagues and fostering a learning environment.
Experience in backend engineering and familiarity with the technologies used in the technical environment is required.
Ability to facilitate discussions around complex issues and suggest improvements for existing designs and architecture is necessary.
Candidates should be able to explore impactful technologies and contribute to high-impact chaos migration.
English must be a no-brainer due to the international nature of the team.
Benefits:
Employees will work in a mission-driven environment where their work positively impacts 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 flex days.
Back Market provides Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, and comprehensive accessibility policies.
The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these principles into its culture and practices.
Reasonable accommodations are available for the interview process upon request.