Senior Backend Engineer
ParleyXLisbon, Portugal
Posted June 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
High-growth European technology platform operating across multiple markets with a large and growing user base.
Job Description
High-growth European technology platform seeking Senior Staff Backend Engineer to lead backend systems evolution. Position combines technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in backend development
- 4+ years in senior or staff-level engineering roles
- Proficiency with backend languages such as Java, Go, Python, Rust, Ruby, or Node.js
- Strong knowledge of Microservices, SOA, CQRS, and event-based design patterns
- Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, and AWS SNS/SQS
- Deep familiarity with relational and in-memory databases such as Postgres and Redis
- Practical experience with AWS and DevOps tooling (Docker, Git, CI/CD, IaC)
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional communication skills
- Ability to bridge strategic technical vision with hands-on implementation
- Fluency in English (Portuguese is a plus)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Relocation Assistance