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.

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.