Mid/Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Swapcard as a Backend Engineer and contribute to building and enhancing core systems. You will design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for event organizers, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves working on impactful projects within squads like Matchmaking, Builder, or Integration, optimizing meeting functionalities, developing website builders, and building a robust Connector Hub. You will need 5+ years of backend development experience, proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, database expertise, and strong problem-solving skills. Swapcard offers a remote-first policy, generous paid time off, remote perks, full health insurance coverage, and a learning budget.

Requirements

• Experience : Backend Developer with 5+ 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 backend programming language Typescipt/ Node JS, such, 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 microservices from scratch
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Extended knowledge on performance related to scalability, database optimization, performance tuning
• Optimize SQL queries and database indexes
• Perform database profiling, query tuning, and schema design improvements
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot slow queries

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

• Work with tools like Prometheus, Grafana
• Additional experience with golang is a plus

Benefits

• 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 🧘