Senior Backend Software Engineer

We are a leading platform transforming browsing into shopping, connecting 200 million shoppers with desirable deals. Our mission boosts local sales for hundreds of top retailers and brands.

We empower consumers to save time and money through smart shopping decisions, while supporting retailers and brands in engaging customers from online research to in-store purchases.

Ready to spark your growth with us?

WHO WE LOOK FOR

Millions of users depend on the Flipp app daily to find deals, save money, and make informed shopping choices.

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team. Your focus will be on the backend systems supporting our iOS and Android applications, ensuring their scalability, security, and reliability.

This role involves end-to-end ownership of backend services, contributing to the design of large-scale systems, and guiding technical decisions within the team.

You will serve as a technical leader, mentoring engineers and elevating engineering standards through design, code quality, and collaborative efforts.

Collaboration is central, as you will work closely with Software Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineering teams in an international setting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your role encompasses system design, backend development, testing, and technical leadership. A primary focus will be on supporting and evolving distributed backend systems for Flipp and Shopfully’s mobile applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and evolve scalable, secure, fault-tolerant distributed systems within an event-driven microservices architecture.
• Own and advance backend service architecture with a platform mindset, creating reusable services, APIs, and shared components for the internal developer community.
• Translate product requirements into clear, well-designed technical solutions, collaborating with Product, Design, Quality, and Data teams.
• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from technical design, estimations, and implementation to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Write clean, robust, and well-tested code, applying SOLID principles, proven design patterns, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices, while actively reducing technical debt.
• Act as a senior technical leader, guiding architectural decisions, mentoring through code reviews, and serving as a point of reference during production incidents.
• Integrate AI-assisted development tools into your daily workflow and help the team adopt effective practices, treating AI tooling as a core part of engineering productivity.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 7+ years of backend or full-stack development experience, specifically in designing and building scalable, reliable backend systems.
• Proven experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3).
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases; experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with event-driven systems and messaging (e.g., Kafka, SQS/SNS).
• Strong system design expertise with hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production systems.

Software engineering practices:

• Strong grasp of clean-code principles and backend design patterns.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated unit and integration tests.
• Experience improving CI/CD pipelines and enforcing testable coding practices.
• Proficient with Git and modern collaboration workflows.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in software workflows, with the ability to articulate benefits, limitations, and lessons learned.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and support production systems.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We focus on potential over a "perfect" CV. If this role excites you and you believe you can grow into it, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with PHP, Serverless Framework, OpenSearch / Elasticsearch, Protobuf, GRPC.
• Experience with Go.
• Experience building backend systems that support mobile applications.
• Experience contributing to shared platforms or organization-wide technical initiatives.
• Exposure to large-scale, distributed systems serving millions of users.
• Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source libraries.

SALARY RANGE

€50,000 - €65,000 fixed gross salary per year

LOCATION

We offer a flexible hybrid work model across Europe, allowing you to work where you are most effective.

Remote work is available from Italy and Spain.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SHOPFULLY

• An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company.
• A vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environment.
• We champion autonomy, flexibility, and a hybrid work model, empowering you to own your work.
• Access to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessions.
• Enjoy our central, modern offices featuring fresh snacks, coffee (including vegan options!), and ergonomic setups.
• Engage in meaningful team events: offsites, happy hours, company parties, and celebrations that unite us beyond daily tasks.
• We provide all necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace, wherever you are.
• Benefit from additional country-specific advantages based on local contracts and practices.

WHO WE ARE

We are a diverse team of 450+ professionals from 30 nationalities, united by a mission to innovate. We believe diverse perspectives are key to our success, driving our commitment to building an even more inclusive and talented team.

TO FEEL AT HOME IN SHOPFULLY YOU NEED

• Progress Over Perfection: We prioritize forward momentum. In a fast-moving world, purposeful speed outweighs certainty without action, driving results.
• Clarity Through Transparency: We foster teamwork and avoid silos. Transparency provides context, enabling action. We share decisions early, publish work in progress, and document outcomes for collective learning and improvement.
• Learn Loudly: We grow by doing and daring. Big bets lead to breakthroughs, and innovation involves risk and potential failure, which we view as the cost of ambition.
• Challenge with Empathy: We speak up, even when difficult, because candor demonstrates care and leads to better outcomes. Deep listening fosters growth, and open disagreement builds trust.
• Always Build Better: We are builders of products, systems, and ideas, constantly striving for improvement. "Better" is a continuous mindset, not a destination.

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