Senior Backend Engineer I (AI Feature Builder) - Europe/LaTAM
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Storyblok · RemoteFull-timeRemoteToday
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You will be joining a growing company where you can contribute to many "firsts". Plus these benefits:Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor...)Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs ...) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboardingSick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidaysPersonal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and materialVSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethersAs a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you'll enjoy flexible schedulesAn international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goalsJOB SUMMARYThe Senior Backend Engineer I is responsible for designing, building, and evolving backend systems that power our flagship CMS platform.Success in this role is measured by consistent delivery of high-quality backend solutions, strong ownership of production systems, and meaningful contributions to your team's technical standards and execution capacity.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSOwn and deliver complex backend features and services using modern technologies (primarily Ruby on Rails; experience in other languages such as Python, Rust, or Elixir is valued).Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable APIs and backend logic that ensure high performance, reliability, and security.Take responsibility for the performance and scalability of your team's backend systems, optimizing queries and data models using PostgreSQL and other storage systems.Write clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code that follows established engineering standards and best practices.Implement and maintain automated tests as part of development workflows, contributing to continuous integration and deployment practices.Proactively identify and resolve bugs and production issues, balancing speed and quality while minimizing customer impact.Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and upholding high engineering standards.Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions.Develop a strong understanding of the backend codebase and domain, contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.Support and mentor mid-level and junior engineers within the team, fostering a collaborative and respectful engineering culture.Take initiative to unblock teammates, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to the overall success of the team.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred.Strong experience with at least one major backend framework (Ruby on Rails preferred; FastAPI, Flask, Express, or similar frameworks are a plus).Experience with PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, or Weaviate) is a plus.Knowledge of tools such as Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents.Familiarity with modern AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is desirable.Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices.Solid understanding of design patterns, development best practices, object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.Experience with RESTful services and microservices; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure a plus).Ability to wPaid time offRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
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Storyblok is a headless CMS that enables marketers and developers to create with joy and succeed in the AI-driven content era. It empowers you to deliver structured and consistent content everywhere: websites, apps, AI search, and beyond. Marketers get a visual editor with reusable components, in-context preview, and workflows to launch fast and stay on brand. Developers have freedom to use their favorite frameworks and integrate with anything through the API-first platform. Brands get one source of truth for content that is accurate, flexible, and measurable. Legendary brands like Virgin Media O2, Oatly, and TomTom use Storyblok to make a bigger, faster market impact. It's Joyful Headless™, and it changes everything.
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