Senior Backend Engineer - Platform at Jimdo.com

Jimdo is an AI-powered platform dedicated to helping solopreneurs and micro-businesses succeed by removing the complexity of building an online presence. Since our founding in 2007, we have grown into a profitable, remote-first team of over 220 people across 15 countries, having powered more than 36 million websites worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust API services with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure backend solutions integrate seamlessly across our platform.
• Maintain high engineering standards through rigorous code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Proactively diagnose and resolve system issues to minimize downtime.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends and backend technologies.
• Provide technical insights to stakeholders to ensure the feasibility and timely delivery of project goals.

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin, with additional experience in Java.
• Hands-on expertise with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Practical experience with Agentic Coding practices and utilizing AI agents for feature delivery.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and general backend best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or React.
• Background in building IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Access to an employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Dedicated learning budget and extensive resources for professional development.
• Opportunities for continuous growth through conferences, technical eLearning platforms, and internal initiatives like Hack Weeks.