Backend Software Engineer - Remote Position at Shopfully

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Shopfully. This remote position offers you the chance to work with a vibrant, multicultural team while contributing to our mission of turning browsing into shopping. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining backend systems that power our content distribution and search functionalities.

What You'll Do

• Develop new features and improvements for backend services that power content distribution and search.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of systems handling large volumes of shopper requests and content.
• Work on search-related features and performance optimizations using OpenSearch.
• Plan, estimate, and deliver features and bug fixes that provide clear business value.
• Break down large features and projects into manageable tasks that can be distributed across the team.
• Identify and address performance issues in production systems.
• Fix bugs and refactor code to improve maintainability and reusability of internal and open-source packages.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and enforcing best practices.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of backend or full-stack development experience.
• Experience working with relational databases or other data storage mechanisms.
• Proven ability to ship quality code and deliver high-quality features in production.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience contributing to the design of backend systems and services.
• Ability to debug, refactor, and improve existing codebases.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and support production systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Golang.
• Experience working with OpenSearch or similar search technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company.
• A vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environment.
• Access to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions.
• Engage in meaningful team events: offsites, happy hours, company parties, and celebrations.
• We provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace.

Join us as a Backend Software Engineer and help us create a seamless shopping experience for millions of users. This remote role allows you to work from Italy, Poland, or Spain, providing you with the flexibility to thrive in your environment.