Published on March 2022
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic backend software engineer to join our team and work on our enterprise and consumer projects. You will work with our exceptional technical team to expand existing products capabilities as well as work in new ventures. This is an opportunity for a developer who is genuinely excited by complex backend architectures and has a passion for building products using Python, SQL/NoSQL databases, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
All our positions are currently remote first; will follow a hybrid approach in the future. As such, the candidate should be located in Athens. Please note that besides technical capability, we value more personal traits: integrity, ownership, a professional work ethic, and the willingness to engage actively with all team members.
High-level system design: definition of the server-side system's modules/services and how they interact with users (both web-based and mobile) as well as with each other.
Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end and mobile application developers with server-side logic.
Optimization of the system software for performance and scalability, e.g., use of caching, choice between single (event-based) or multi-threaded implementations.
Design and implementation of data storage solutions, e.g., selection between Relational or NoSQL technologies.
Ability to explain the technical trade-offs of different approaches, including estimating how long each one will take to build.
Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
Learn and introduce new technologies (programming languages, frameworks, cloud-based services) to our systems as technologies evolve.
BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Software Development
5+ years of experience as a Python Backend Developer
Proven record of products based on Python successfully launched and in production
Expertise in Database Technologies like Google Cloud Datastore, MySQL, Google BigQuery will be a huge plus.
Solid foundations in Computer Science principles including Algorithms, Data Structures, and Databases.
Deep understanding of Computer Systems Organization, Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Distributed Systems in order to understand how theory has direct impact in every-day software development choices, for example single vs. multi-threaded approaches, on-line vs. off-line computations, push vs. pull messaging among multiple modules/services.
Passion with Software Engineering and the development of clean and efficient computer programs.
Familiarity with text-based data representation technologies such as JSON, XML and CSV. Binary formats (e.g., Google Protocol Buffers) will be considered a plus.
Solid experience in the integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
Extensive experience in implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
Extensive experience with code versioning tools, preferably Git.
Highly competitive salary
Performance bonuses
Private insurance
Excellent working environment
Training programs & certifications
Developer conference attendance and talks
Send us an email with your resume, portfolio examples, and explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position.