Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Payout

at Back Market

Posted 1 day ago 1 applied

Description:

  • 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.