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Senior Backend Engineer

Happening
On-site
Croatia
Backend Development

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join our dynamic Social team. In this role, you'll drive innovation by developing engaging features across our platform. You'll contribute to a range of impactful projects that elevate user experiences. If you are enthusiastic about building robust, scalable backend services and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you!

We’re looking for someone with

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Experience developing software applications
  • Excitement about technology and a willingness to learn
  • A proactive and ambitious mindset with a desire to make a difference
  • A pragmatic approach to software engineering, balancing innovative solutions with practical implementations
  • A keen eye for clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing, and continuous deployment
  • An eagerness to contribute ideas and share opinions during the ideation process

Bonus points for

  • An interest in functional programming (Elixir is a plus, not a must)
  • Knowledge of Kafka

What you'll be doing

  • Participating in code reviews, product design discussions, and whiteboard sessions. You'll help ensure smooth knowledge transfer, resolve bottlenecks, and contribute to developing top-quality products
  • Design and implement real-time microservices with high availability, catering to the needs of our growing user base
  • Contribute directly to the design and code of an engaging social network that allows users to connect, share experiences, and interact during live events
  • Implement features that enable dynamic content creation, video sharing, and participation in community challenges and leaderboards

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