Percona is hiring a
SaaS Backend Developer, Remote - Europe

Summary

The job is for a Back-End Developer at Percona to develop and maintain the backend infrastructure for their SaaS solutions. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backends, optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity and security, collaborating with other teams, and implementing robust security measures. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience, 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer with a focus on SaaS, proficiency in backend technologies, experience with database management systems, RESTful API design, cloud platforms, machine learning, and the secure software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience (5 years) as a Backend Developer, with a focus on SaaS
• Proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js , Python, and Go
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Experience in machine learning and anomaly detection
• Familiarity with the us of AI Experience with Client / Server topologies
• Experience with the secure software development lifecycle (SSDF) and OWASP

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems for our SaaS solutions
• Implement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle complex database operations and queries
• Contribute to the design and optimization of database schemas, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with front-end developers to design APIs that facilitate seamless communication between the front and back end
• Identify and address bottlenecks in the backend systems to optimize performance and response times
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and efficiency of backend code
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Stay abreast of security best practices and proactively address potential vulnerabilities
• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Collaborate on the development of APIs that align with both user needs and business objectives
• Integrate with a wide array of other products to enhance offerings

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Various paid time off programs
• All your equipment for your remote office
• Funds for career development (external training, certifications, conferences)
• Ongoing connectivity allowances
• Opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan
• Benefits that support a healthy work/life balance such as The Percona Adventure Team, Work-from-Anywhere, FlowDays, FryDays, and overall flexibility
• Support for being socially responsible through our PAVE volunteering program and Women Transforming Technology