Senior Backend Engineer

Location Qualifications

Ghent (Hybrid), London (Hybrid), Munich (Hybrid), Wroclaw (Hybrid), Paris (Remote), Amsterdam (Remote)

Position Overview

As a Senior Backend Developer, your primary role will involve expanding and enhancing our existing codebase, as well as driving innovation for new features. You will take full ownership of your work, ensuring that all aspects are well-executed, including code functionality, comprehensive test automation, scalability within our cloud infrastructure, and proper monitoring.

Your responsibilities will extend to working with cutting-edge cloud native services and solutions, contributing to the continuous evolution of our platform while maximizing its value for our customers. This will involve orchestrating intricate workflows through the utilization of serverless technologies, developing machine learning solutions, and enhancing automation processes. The dynamic nature of the role ensures that you will always face new challenges, keeping your work engaging and stimulating.

About the team

Our revenue enablement platform’s training and coaching team is dedicated to enhancing the training and coaching capabilities. The majority of our codebase is implemented in Scala and Kotlin, and we are currently in the process of transitioning to the AWS cloud serverless environment. Our updated technology stack is Typescript based and heavily relies on AWS services such as API Gateway, Kinesis, CDK, Lambda, S3, Dynamo, Step Functions, and more. We make use of the appropriate service for each specific task to ensure optimal functionality.

In our workplace, we foster an environment that embraces failure as an opportunity for growth. We continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve, encouraging one another to reach our fullest potential. Above all, we believe in having fun while pursuing our goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Seasoned experience as backend engineer develop scalable, production-ready solutions using JVM-based languages (Kotlin, Scala) and frameworks (Micronaut).
• Hands-on knowledge with AWS
• Experience with Typescript
• Experience with event driven architecture design and implementation
• Understands the importance of strong software testing at every stage and can advocate for test-driven development
• Comfortable analyzing, estimating, and prioritizing complex projects
• Ability to model data and queries around feature requirements with an emphasis on performance and scalability. Experience working in a multi tenant environment is a plus
• Continuous integration and delivery mindset
• Experience designing and implementing APIs for, and collaborating with, internal and/or public data consumers

Company Highlights

Founded in 2011, Showpad is the world’s leading Enablement Operating System (eOS™). We align Sales and Marketing teams around impactful content and measurable engagement, enabling sellers to build unique buying experiences and continuously improve conversion rates. Sellers close more deals – faster – with Showpad.

With dual-headquarters in Ghent and Chicago, regional offices in London, Munich and Wroclaw, and remote hubs across the US and EMEA, Showpad is powered by a diverse global workforce of more than 550 people. Our employee value proposition centers around impact, purpose and belonging. Our culture is based on flexibility, trust and setting people up for success. At Showpad, we foster inclusion, innovate for impact and never stop to raise the bar. We take serious care of our people but never take ourselves too seriously.

What you can expect from Showpad

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether it’s additional company-wide days off, paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organisations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.