Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - France)

Description:

• Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that connects top talent with opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
• A company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in France to join a cross-functional tech team.
• The role involves developing advanced logistics and freight intelligence tools.
• The ideal candidate will have strong backend expertise and enjoy creating scalable, production-ready solutions from complex data.
• Responsibilities include designing and building backend systems for freight analytics, congestion tracking, and voyage planning.
• The engineer will deliver clean, well-tested, and maintainable code that aligns with best practices and business needs.
• The role requires maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and scalability of backend services in production.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure alignment between engineering and product objectives.
• The engineer will mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews to promote technical growth within the team.
• Contribution to broader engineering initiatives and defining best practices and architectural standards is expected.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in backend development using Scala, Java, Node.js, or Python.
• Strong experience in building and consuming REST APIs and designing backend architectures is required.
• A solid understanding of clean code, unit testing, and software design principles (e.g., SOLID) is necessary.
• Proficiency in relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MSSQL is essential.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Docker, SonarQube) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.
• Bonus points for experience with ElasticSearch, Kafka, distributed systems, or Hexagonal architecture.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary package.
• A flexible, remote-friendly work environment is provided.
• Equipment and tools for a productive home office setup will be supplied.
• A learning and development budget is available for professional growth.
• The company fosters a supportive team culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on complex, real-world logistics challenges.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives is promoted.