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Senior Backend Engineer

France, Paris 55000.00 - 70000.00 EUR / Year · Job Posted April 16, 2026
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Job Description

As a Back End Engineer you are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components, APIs, and data architecture of our software applications. This role requires deep expertise in back-end technologies and the ability to build robust, scalable systems while collaborating effectively within an agile team environment. This position involves working closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Front End Engineers, and other team members to implement features, improve system architecture, and ensure high-quality deliverables that meet both technical and business requirements. The Back End Engineer will be part of a cross-functional squad and will contribute to technical decisions while maintaining high standards of code quality, performance, and security.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs
  • Build and optimize database schemas and data models
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Debug production issues and implement robust solutions
  • Contribute to technical documentation and architecture decisions
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints
  • Optimize application performance, database queries, and system scalability
  • Implement caching strategies and asynchronous processing systems
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and technical planning sessions
  • Actively participate within an autonomous mission team (PM, Designer, Engineering manager, Front End Engineers) to clarify priorities and user needs
  • Contribute to technical discussions and architecture decisions
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers to define API contracts and data structures
  • Participate in squad rituals and team meetings
  • Handle support requests and bug fixes within agreed SLAs
  • Write unit tests and integration tests following TDD principles
  • Collaborate with QA team to ensure comprehensive test coverage
  • Participate in pair programming sessions with team members
  • Monitor application performance, scalability, and implement improvements
  • Follow security best practices and address vulnerabilities proactively
  • Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems
  • Ensure data integrity and implement backup strategies

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience in back-end development
  • Strong expertise in back-end technologies and system architecture
  • Comfortable with server-side technologies (Elixir, Node.js, Ruby, Python, Java, or similar)
  • Comfortable with database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
  • Comfortable with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
  • Comfortable with microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Comfortable with message queues and event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
  • Comfortable with version control systems (Git)
  • Comfortable with testing frameworks and methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end)
  • Comfortable with CI/CD practices and deployment automation
  • Comfortable with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Comfortable with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Comfortable with software craftmanship practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Deep understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
  • Excellent communication skills in both French and English
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
  • A collaborative mindset and team-first attitude
  • Product thinking and user-centric approach to development
  • Commitment to writing maintainable, well-documented code
  • Proactive attitude in suggesting improvements and solutions
  • Security-first mindset and awareness of common vulnerabilities
  • Bac +5 / Master

What we offer

  • 4-day work week after your first month
  • 5 weeks of paid vacation
  • Flexible remote work
  • 75% of Navigo Pass or 20€ monthly sustainable allowance
  • Alan health insurance – 66% covered for you and your children, 40% for your partner
  • Meal vouchers - Swile Card – €9 per working day, 50% funded by Welcome
  • Plan de développement professionnel
  • Congés pour enfant malade
  • Solution de prévention santé mentale
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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