Backend Engineer

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for aBackend EngineerinEurope.As a Backend Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge systems that power a high-performance AI platform for the insurance industry. You will contribute to building scalable, fault-tolerant backend solutions, including data pipelines, distributed systems, and microservices. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while collaborating with a global team of engineers across full-stack, data, ML, and Dev Ops disciplines. You will directly impact product reliability, performance, and innovation, helping transform a trillion-dollar industry. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and values technical excellence, problem-solving, and ownership.AccountabilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain backend services and data-driven microservices using Python3 or other object-oriented languages (Java, C++, C#, etc.)Build scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems to support high-volume data processingWork with AWS serverless technologies such as EC2, Lambda, and asynchronous workflowsDevelop and maintain relational databases, with a preference for Postgre SQLCollaborate with cross-functional global teams, including ML, Dev Ops, and frontend engineers, to deliver robust solutionsWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with attention to performance and reliabilityParticipate in code reviews, debugging, and problem-solving across backend systemsRequirements3+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on backend systemsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldStrong programming skills in Python3; other OO languages (Java, C++, C#) are a plusExperience building distributed systems and scalable infrastructureFamiliarity with RESTful API design and microservices architectureHands-on experience with AWS, serverless computing, and asynchronous workflowsExperience with Docker, Git/Git Hub, Flask, Num Py, and Pandas is preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced startup environmentBenefitsCompetitive salary based on experienceSignificant equity options packageWork with a highly talented, ambitious, and global team20 days of PTO per yearGlobal team offsites for collaboration and networkingGym and phone reimbursementsStudent stipend and learning support opportunitiesOpportunity to shape the backend systems of an innovative AI platform in a high-impact role