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WELCOME TO OLX
We build sustainable marketplace ecosystems that millions rely on monthly to buy and sell cars, find homes, secure jobs, and trade secondhand goods. Our commerce is safe, smart, and environmentally responsible.
We foster innovation, commit to outcomes, collaborate across 50+ nationalities and 7 markets, and prioritize a customer-led approach. This creates an ambitious, fast-moving, and trust-based culture.
Our beloved brands include AutoTrader, OLX, Otomoto, Property24, and more. We are backed by Prosus, a leading global tech investor.
Join OLX and unlock your potential.
At OLX, we collectively build a more sustainable world through trade, making it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell various goods and services. Our global colleagues serve millions monthly through brands like OLX, Otodom, Otomoto, Standvirtual, Imovirtual, and Property24.
Join Our Team as a Junior Backend Engineer!
Join a cross-functional team in Motors, Real Estate, OLX Classifieds, or Platforms, working remotely from Portugal. You will collaborate with engineers, SREs, and product teams to develop scalable, high-impact solutions, reporting to an Engineering Manager who will support your growth.
We utilize Golang and Kotlin, modernizing systems as we transition from legacy PHP, with deployments via GitLab CI/CD to AWS.
If you are passionate about solving technical challenges and scaling cloud systems, we encourage you to apply!
Who We Are Looking For:
- A curious and eager learner who enjoys understanding system mechanics and is excited to take ownership of their work.
- A developer with some experience or familiarity with software development, ideally in Golang, Java/Kotlin, or PHP, and an interest in databases and cloud technologies like AWS.
- A problem solver who combines technical thinking with a user-first mindset to create meaningful solutions.
- A collaborative team player open to discussions, cross-team collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Contributing to projects by writing code, participating in planning, and supporting technical task execution as you develop your skills.
- Being an active team member, learning from others while delivering quality work and building confidence in your technical abilities.
- Bringing fresh ideas and curiosity, exploring new problem-solving approaches, and assisting in implementing software solutions with team guidance.
- Asking questions, sharing ideas, and gradually taking ownership of the product as you gain experience.
- Working closely with product managers to understand user needs and help build impactful products.
Our Hiring Process:
- Recruiter Interview
- Engineering Manager Interview
- Live Coding
- System Design
Our Benefits:
- A competitive salary with an annual bonus (15%).
- A world-class training and development program, flexible working options, and many location-based benefits, including:
- Flexible benefits plan
- 3 extra vacation days
- Health Insurance (extendable to family)
- Life Insurance
- Remote or hybrid monthly allowance (including transportation supplement)
- Meal Allowance
- Urban Sports subscription (pack M)
- English & Portuguese Classes
- Marriage Bonus
- New baby bonus
- Discount website
- Welcome pack.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX
OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements – you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!
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