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Senior Software Engineer

Showpad
Location
Ghent
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience developing scalable, production-ready backend systems
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
  • Ability to build and maintain integrations with third-party platforms and APIs
  • Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems
  • Strong understanding of software testing and advocacy for test-driven development
  • Team player mentality in an agile environment
Nice to have
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development
  • Experience with search and retrieval systems, vector search, semantic search
  • Experience with backend systems for AI/ML-powered products
  • Experience working in a cloud environment, particularly AWS
  • Interest in AI/LLM integration and prompt engineering
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work on AI-powered features that enhance sales team workflows by building and maintaining serverless event-driven systems and APIs. You will drive technical decisions, design solutions leveraging AI capabilities, and contribute to a microservices ecosystem while mentoring less experienced engineers. Your work will directly impact the user experience for a global customer base of 100,000 users.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model with 2 days in the office
  • Focus on AI-powered features may require a strong interest in AI technologies
  • The role involves mentoring, which may be a consideration for those looking for leadership opportunities
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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