At Upside, we're pushing the boundaries of technology to create innovative solutions that drive our clients' success. Join us in our mission to transform industries through technology and a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade platforms for our global clients. This position is at the heart of our development efforts, contributing significantly to the backbone of our client-facing solutions. You'll be part of a dynamic development team, sized between 3 to 9 members, dedicated to crafting scalable and resilient backend systems.
Office in Kraków, hybrid, fully-remote.
→ Extensive commercial experience in building web-based application (+5 years).
→ Experience in at least one of Upside’s core technology stack: Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Node or the willingness to learn based on your current skills.
→ Outstanding abilities in system design, enabling the smart selection of technologies and architectures.
→ In-depth understanding of SQL and relational databases.
→ Working understanding of frontend frameworks and tools (e.g. Vue.js, React.js).
→ Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
→ Experience in direct work with different stakeholders (e.g. Product Owners or Business Founders) in a consulting setting.
→ Deep understanding of end-to-end software development cycle.
→ Great command of written and spoken English.
→ Design and Development: Lead the design and development of robust backend systems that serve as the backbone for our client-facing platforms. Ensure these systems are scalable, maintainable, and capable of handling the needs of global clients.
→ Engineering Best Practices: Actively contribute to refining our engineering methodologies and practices. Advocate for code quality, security, and efficiency.
→ Team Collaboration: Work closely within a development team, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and best practices are shared and implemented.
→ Stakeholder Communication: Engage directly with business stakeholders, consulting on and designing technology solutions that meet their needs. Your role will involve translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
→ Continuous Improvement: Constantly evaluate and incorporate new technologies or methodologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of our backend systems.
→ Regular performance evaluations.
→ 20 paid days off per year.
→ Healthcare package and sport subscription.
→ English lessons organized by the company.
→ Hardware and Software of your choice.
→ Self Development Budget of 2500 PLN per year.
→ Strong culture of guidance and sharing knowledge
→ Separate budget for taking an active part in conferences as well as public speaking mentoring.
Please start by submitting your application through our online form. We kindly ask for a few days to carefully review your application. Once we've done so, we'll reach out with our initial feedback. Should your application align with our requirements, you'll be invited to a 30-minute intro video call. We'll discuss expectations and address any questions you might have about Upside. We are making sure that your process is as fast as possible (it can last as little as 3–4 days from an application to an offer).
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