Senior Backend Engineer - Platform
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About the role
We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer (L3/L4) to join our Platform Team and help evolve the core architecture of IP Fabric's product. You will work hands‑on in the codebase, drive architectural improvements, and enable other engineering teams through a stronger, more scalable platform. This is a high‑impact IC role requiring strong backend engineering skills, architectural thinking, and the ability to collaborate closely with Product and other engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design, refactor, and evolve core platform components
- Drive architectural improvements to reduce technical debt and improve scalability and stability
- Own platform initiatives from problem definition to delivery
- Improve build, deployment, and operational workflows
- Collaborate closely with Product to translate business goals into technical roadmap items
- Mentor and support other engineers through technical leadership and clear communication
Requirements
- Strong backend engineering experience with TypeScript / Node.js
- Experience working with PostgreSQL and Redis
- Proven experience refactoring and maintaining existing production systems
- Experience with on‑prem and cloud deployments
- Ability to work independently and identify what needs to be done
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Valid VISA to work in Czechia / EU
- Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience in platform or enablement teams
- Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD pipeline and deployment experience
- Interest in developer experience and internal tooling
- Our Tech Stack
- Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Redis, Socket.io
- GitLab CI, Monorepo with Nx, esbuild.
- Benefits & Perks
- 25 days of holidays + 5 flexi-days.
- Pluxee Flexi Card (up to 16 000 CZK per year)
- Full remote or hybrid role depending on your choice.
- Anniversary rewards.
- Collaboration with diverse, international teams.
- A pet-friendly office at IP Pavlova.
- Complementary and yummy snacks, coffee, brew and refreshments.
- Regular team and company events.
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Additional Information
About IP Fabric Join a pioneering force in network automation! At IP Fabric, we enable people to uncover the truth about their networks. Built by network professionals and industry experts, our innovative solutions are transforming how enterprises manage their networks. As a post-Series B company, we're expanding rapidly across Europe, the U.S., and beyond.
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