Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Swapcard as a Backend Engineer and contribute to building and enhancing the core systems of our leading AI-powered event platform. You will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for event organizers, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires extensive experience in backend development, proficiency in various programming languages and databases, and strong problem-solving skills. Swapcard offers a remote-first policy, a collaborative and open-minded culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, remote work perks, health insurance coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience: Senior Backend Developer with 7+ years in software development with a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
• Programming Skills: Advanced knowledge of at least one backend programming language, such as Node.js (TypeScript) or Go, with the ability to design and deploy high-quality APIs (GraphQL or REST)
• Database Expertise: Proficiency with both relational and non-relational databases, including MariaDB, MongoDB, Postgres, with a focus on optimization and performance tuning
• Problem-Solving: Skilled at maintaining and improving legacy systems, evaluating tradeoffs between refactor, rebuild, or buy decisions
• Collaboration: Outstanding communicator who is proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work asynchronously across multiple time zones
• Microservices Architecture: Professional experience designing and building from scratch micro-services
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Extended knowledge on performance related to scalability, database optimization, performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, efficient, and robust backend solutions
• Actively participate in coding, system design, code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to devise optimal engineering solutions
• Continuously enhance system performance and scalability
• Optimize SQL queries and database indexes
• Perform database profiling, query tuning, and schema design improvements
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot slow queries

Preferred Qualifications

Work with tools like Prometheus, Grafana

Benefits

• International team with 40+ nationalities (more on the way!)
• Remote-first policy with headquarters in Paris
• Thriving startup with career growth opportunities
• Open-minded culture that appreciates differences
• Feedback-driven, supportive & curious team with a DIY mindset
• Generous Paid Time Off to ensure you have time for what matters most
• Remote perks designed to optimize your working experience
• In-person social gatherings to celebrate our achievements
• 100% of your health insurance contribution paid by Swapcard
• Work-from-home budget (one-off contribution for equipment in addition to your initial equipment setup)
• Co-working space budget to support remote work in professional environments
• Learning budget to help you develop new and existing skills
• Mental health care initiatives to support your well-being