Backend Engineer

Competitive salary  |  B2B contract  |  Remote Working (Poland-based)

SmartFrame Technologies pioneered image-streaming technology, revolutionizing how images are published and monetized online. Today, we work with some of the world’s most prestigious sports organizations and media companies, alongside a global network of publishers and tech partners, to drive widespread adoption.

The company comprises passionate individuals dedicated to upholding the rights of image owners worldwide. Our mission is to change the way the world views, publishes, and monetizes images online – and we need plenty of talented people to help us do it.

We are currently seeking a proficient Backend Engineer. The ideal candidate will be up to date on big data and search solutions and will work on everything that powers our platform. While crunching data is key, we’re also on the lookout for someone who can apply their creativity and intelligence to extract the maximum value from it, and to create the tools and processes to support this wherever necessary.

It’s a multi-faceted role, but you’ll be joining at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth, with plenty of opportunities for personal development, a fun and sociable team environment, and a competitive salary.

Our tech and dev processes

• Data processing facility built using AWS services such as Kinesis, Glue, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, Redshift, ECS and ECR, QuickSight, Redis, MongoDB, and DynamoDB

• Backend services based on Laminas Mezzio and Next.js

• ElasticSearch based search services

• PHP8, Python, and TypeScript on the backend, depending on the workload

• AWS Terraform autoscaled infrastructure

• Unit and integration tested

• Properly defined Git branching model, with merge requests and CI/CD on GitLab

• Dev process that prioritizes developer needs

• Jira for project management, configured to align with the Git branching model

• Docker for local development environment

Key responsibilities

• Backend programming of bespoke solutions

• Optimizing search through adjustments to the current solution and providing novel ideas 

• Creating data-processing and analysis solutions for internal and external use

• Providing intermediate data reports for further use in BI tools

• Integrating data from various sources into a data warehouse

Requirements

Essential

• Strong expertise in modern PHP development

• Extensive experience of SQL and relational database engines such as MySQL or PostgreSQL

• Excellent knowledge of ElasticSearch

• Familiarity with Doctrine ORM or other PHP-based ORMs

• Experience with Mezzio, Symfony, Laravel, Zend Framework, or an Express.js-based Node.js solution

• Proficiency in English and Polish

• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills

• The ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented culture

• Plenty of passion and drive, and a genuine desire to make things better

• A positive, team-oriented attitude; we believe in collaboration and collective effort

• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver to tight deadlines

• A proactive attitude towards solving problems

• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Python and TypeScript

• Experience with at least one MapReduce data processing framework such as Spark (PySpark) or Hive

• Experience with Hadoop-based projects 

• Experience with Terraform

• Knowledge of AWS services such as S3, RDS, Redshift, Lambda, and Glue

• Experience with a data warehousing solution such as Snowflake or Firebolt

Benefits

• MacBook Pro 16-inch for smooth working, together with all the tools you need to excel in your role

• No-nonsense startup culture, with development managed by the original SmartFrame developer and co-founder 

• Pragmatic and technocratic approach to choosing technologies and architecture

• Generous company share option scheme

• Fully remote working, with periodic team meetups 

• Private medical insurance

• 25 days’ holidays plus bank holidays

• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the 25-day holiday allowance

• The opportunity to work with a multinational team of passionate creatives and development experts

We’re passionate about SmartFrame – and once you get to know us, we’re sure you’ll be too. If you want to help change the way images are published online and expedite a new technology on a global scale, get in touch with your CV and a cover letter so we can put you on our radar.

At SmartFrame, we believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know, and we will support you to ensure a positive and fair experience for every candidate.