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Backend Engineer responsible for scalable backend solutions in Storyblok’s CMS. Collaborating with teams to integrate AI-driven features and optimize performance in a remote-first environment.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the next generation of Storyblok’s customer-facing products and features by building scalable and reliable backend systems using modern technologies (primarily Ruby on Rails, additional experience in other programming languages, like Python, Rust, or Elixir valued).
- Take responsibility for the performance and scalability of our APIs, optimizing queries and data models with PostgreSQL and other storage systems.
- Design and implement data workflows that may involve relational, NoSQL, or vector databases depending on project needs.
- Collaborate on integrating AI-driven features and services, ensuring production readiness, scalability, and maintainability.
- Implement automated testing as part of development workflows and continuously raise the bar for performance, security, and reliability.
- Develop a thorough understanding of our codebase and domain, actively shape technical standards, share knowledge proactively with colleagues, and contribute to documentation.
- Proactively address bugs and production issues for our customers, demonstrating strong ownership and balancing speed with quality.
- Work closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into well-structured, sustainable technical solutions.
- Actively participate in thoughtful code reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers in an open, respectful, and empathetic manner.
- Act as a strong team player, taking initiative to unblock work, helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong experience with at least one major backend framework (e.g., Ruby on Rails preferred; FastAPI, Flask, or Express is a plus).
- Experience with PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, or Weaviate) is a plus.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices.
- Solid understanding of design patterns, development best practices, object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
- Knowledge of tools such as Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents.
- Experience with RESTful services and microservices; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
- Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure a plus).
- Familiarity with modern AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is desirable.
- Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean code.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a collaborative, remote-first environment.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset, confidence, and motivation to contribute meaningfully to Storyblok’s growth as part of a high-performing team.
- Demonstrates AI literacy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and quality of work while applying sound judgment and critical thinking.
Benefits:
- Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
- Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
- Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
- Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
- VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
- The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
- As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
- An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals
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