Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Swapcard as a Backend Engineer and contribute to building and enhancing the core systems of our 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 3+ years of software development experience, advanced knowledge of backend programming languages (like Node.js or Go), and proficiency with relational and non-relational databases. You'll work with microservices architecture and collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment. Swapcard offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, remote work perks, full health insurance coverage, and a learning budget.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ 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: Proven ability to operate, troubleshoot, and scale systems built with a microservices architecture using tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, and GRPC/Protobuf for communication

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud & Orchestration: Experience with AWS and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Advanced Messaging: Familiarity with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
• Observability: Experience using tools like Prometheus, Loki, Pyroscope & Grafana for data visualization
• Testing: Experience with end-to-end (E2E) testing frameworks

Benefits

• Remote-first policy with headquarters in Paris
• Thriving startup with career growth opportunities
• 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