Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Lokalise, a leading AI-powered translation and localization platform, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems within our Platform Domain, focusing on performance and scalability. This role requires leadership in defining technical standards and mentoring other engineers. You will work with various technologies, including API best practices, message queues, data stores, and cloud services. Lokalise offers a fully remote and flexible work environment with competitive benefits, including stock options, unlimited vacation, and a comprehensive wellness program. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and equal opportunities.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software development experience, with a focus on designing architecture for high performance and scalability
• Proven experience leading engineering projects from design through rollout
• A strong understanding of common modern technologies, including API best practices, message queues (RabbitMQ or similar), data stores (PostgreSQL or similar), and cloud services (AWS or similar)
• Experience working with multiple technology stacks. (You'll find a range at Lokalise, from a PHP monolith to Node.js microservices.)
• Proven experience in testing, including unit and integration testing
• Proficiency in understanding full-stack contexts that drive innovation and efficiency
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, fully remote start-up environment
• A passion for learning, growth, and continuous improvement, staying up to date with industry trends and advancements

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software systems
• Define technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines that impact the entire engineering organisation
• Architect scalable, robust, and efficient software solutions that define how our technology platform operates
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code
• Contribute to technical discussions and decision-making processes
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving platform changes and adoption across an engineering organisation
• Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
• Familiarity with the localisation domain and software localisation

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee stock options plan
• Fully remote and flexible working hours
• Co-working budget
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Top-notch tech equipment for your work
• Learning & Development program
• Health insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Mental health support - every employee has access to a dedicated mental health platform
• Great startup atmosphere, team spirit, and team events