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Backend Engineer

Catawiki
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience working with customer-facing products in e-commerce, fintech, or SaaS
  • Experience designing, implementing, and deploying backend services
  • Good understanding of API design, SQL, and relational databases
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset
Nice to have
  • Prior experience with Ruby
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer at Catawiki, you will work within a small, autonomous Agile team to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and features for a unique online marketplace. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, improving engineering processes, and ensuring the quality and resilience of the services you deliver. You will also participate in a culture of learning and innovation through initiatives like Technical Week.

Benefits
  • Competitive Annual Gross Base Salary
  • Meal Allowance Card stipend per working day
  • Health Insurance from day 1 (including dental coverage)
  • Work From Home Allowance
  • Commuting covered by Catawiki
  • €100 Catavoucher upon joining
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary range listed
  • Stack primarily focused on Ruby, but prior experience not essential
  • Role requires a minimum of 2 days in the office per week
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