Backend/Fullstack Engineer

Summary

Join Localyze's dynamic team as a Fullstack Engineer and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our SaaS B2B product. You will design and implement scalable, reusable frontend and backend components, collaborate with various teams, and drive automation and AI integration to enhance efficiency. This role requires 4+ years of coding experience, including at least 3 years with Ruby on Rails, and proficiency in TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks. You will champion best practices, improve application integrity, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Localyze offers a remote-first work environment with various benefits, including a flexible workspace allowance, equity, learning and development budget, wellness stipend, generous paid time off, parental leave, and team meetups.

Requirements

• Have 4 + years of coding experience , with at least 3 years of Ruby on Rails experience
• Have knowledge of TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, and React Query
• Have experience in designing, developing, and documenting REST APIs and implementing automated testing (especially unit tests)
• Have experience in developing and maintaining design systems , ensuring consistency and high-quality standards across the company’s products
• Have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and developers
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Are fluent in English , both written and spoken, to succeed in our remote, partly asynchronous work environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, reusable frontend and backend solutions that align with our product roadmap
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI integration to streamline operations and improve user experience
• Lead by example in encouraging and implementing engineering best practices across the team
• Improve maintainability, security, and performance while reducing technical debt and ensuring dependencies are up to date
• Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to drive innovation and ensure seamless execution of projects
• Engage with other departments, such as marketing, sales, and customer success, to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into the product development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Have SQL knowledge (a plus)
• Have a strong interest in automation and AI , with some professional experience being a plus

Benefits

• No Office, No Borders : Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere within our entities in Germany, Portugal, Spain, or the UK. Plus, make the most of Workations !
• Craft Your Workspace : Create your ideal workspace with our annual LocaBoost allowance, you can kit out your home office or put it towards a local coworking space – the choice is yours
• Equity for All : We believe in shared success. Join us, and not only become part of the Localyze team, but also an integral stakeholder in our growth with an attractive equity plan
• Grow With Purpose : Fuel your growth mindset with an annual learning & development budget. We're invested in your career journey
• Wellness Boost : Balancing work and life is an art, and we're here to support you. Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend to be spent flexibly, plus access to OpenUp for 1:1 coaching sessions, unlimited courses, digital resources, and roundtable discussions
• Out of the ‘Virtual’ Office : Enjoy 28 days of paid time off, plus local public holidays, and here's a little extra – an additional celebratory day off just for you!
• Family First : Welcoming a new family member? Take the time you need with parental leave to bond and cherish those precious moments
• Globetrotter Gatherings : Keep the team spirit high with not one but two team meetups per year. And wait for it – an annual international company-wide retreat. Picture this: Portugal in 2022, Italy in 2023 – and who knows where next?