Senior Backend Engineer
PolarstepsYour Expedition: Backend Engineering at Polarsteps
Join our Amsterdam-based team as a Senior Backend Engineer and embark on a journey to revolutionize the travel experience. At Polarsteps, we are dedicated to changing how people travel by developing an app that plans, tracks, and remembers trips in a smart and beautiful way. With over 10 million users and a goal to enhance our app with new features, we need your expertise in backend development.
The Role
You will navigate the complexities of feature development within the multifaceted travel domain. Your work will directly impact millions of users by ensuring a seamless, high-quality user experience. Our backend systems are crucial for the performance and scalability of our platform, and your role will involve:
- Developing complex backend systems using Python, with potential use of other languages like Ruby or Go.
- Managing databases and messaging queues with tools like PostgreSQL, Celery, and RabbitMQ.
- Engaging in asynchronous programming and ensuring robustness of the web stack.
Who You Are
- You have 7+ years of experience in backend development, particularly with Python.
- You possess a strong background in relational databases and messaging queues.
- You are pragmatic in problem-solving, balancing quick fixes with long-term solutions.
- You have excellent English communication skills and value collaboration over competition.
Bonus Points
- Experience with FastAPI and managing AWS stacks.
1st Class Extras
- Enjoy a yearly free flight or train ride to a random location.
- Work with a shiny new MacBook and have the flexibility of hybrid working.
- Benefit from an extensive home office setup and 30 days of vacation.
- Take advantage of two paid Culture Days and the option to work from another country for up to 8 weeks annually.
- Develop yourself further with a personal development budget and secure your future with a pension plan.
At Polarsteps, we value diversity and encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the tech industry. Join us in creating the best travel app out there and make a significant impact from day one!
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Yearly free flight or train ride
- MacBook
- Hybrid working
- Home office setup
- 30 days vacation
- Paid Culture Days
- Work from another country for 8 weeks
- Personal development budget
- Pension plan
- Monthly parties
- Team trips
- Travel costs reimbursement
- Free Polarsteps Travel Books
Similar jobs
Last update: 23 minutes ago
Senior Backend Engineer
Join WeTravel as a Senior Backend Engineer. Work remotely in France, focusing on microservices, databases, and cutting-edge tech.
Senior Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel)
Join Producthero as a Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Laravel) in Amsterdam. Work on innovative projects with a dynamic team.
Senior Python Engineer
Join Topicus as a Senior Python Engineer to innovate in healthcare data solutions. Work with APIs, ETL, and Kubernetes in a hybrid role.
Senior Python Backend Developer
Join us as a Senior Python Backend Developer to design and develop scalable microservice solutions using AWS and Python.
Backend Developer with Python Expertise
Join Deliverect as a Backend Developer to design and maintain scalable backend services for the food service industry.
Remote Senior Software Engineer (Python)
Remote Senior Software Engineer role at Pelago, focusing on Python, AWS, and cloud-native architectures.
Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices and Agile Methodologies
Join HelloFresh as a Senior Backend Engineer to design and operate high-scale communication systems using microservices and agile methodologies.
Senior Full-Stack Developer (PHP/Laravel)
Join Producthero.com as a Senior Full-Stack Developer (PHP/Laravel) in Amsterdam. Enhance our platform with your expertise.
Senior Data Engineer with Full Stack Development
Join Ryanair Labs as a Senior Data Engineer to develop cutting-edge tech solutions in a dynamic team environment.
DevOps Engineer with AWS and Linux Expertise
Join Stream as a DevOps Engineer to manage AWS infrastructure, enhance system observability, and work with cutting-edge technology.
Senior Python Backend Developer
Join Accolade as a Senior Python Backend Developer in Prague. Develop scalable microservices using AWS and Python.
Frontend and Backend Developer
Join Deliverect as a Frontend or Backend Developer in Amersfoort. Work with React, Python, and cloud platforms in a dynamic SaaS environment.
Python Backend Developer
Join our team as a Python Backend Developer in Prague, working with AWS and microservices to transform healthcare.
Data Engineer with Full Stack Python Development
Join Ryanair Labs as a Data Engineer, focusing on full stack Python development and data-heavy applications.
Experienced Software Engineer - Product
Join Plaid as an Experienced Software Engineer to develop Europe-specific payment products in a hybrid work environment.
Senior Back-end Engineer - In App Analytics
Join Gorgias as a Senior Back-end Engineer in Paris, focusing on in-app analytics with Python, Flask, and microservices.
Senior Software Engineer - Python
Join Gorgias as a Senior Software Engineer in Python, working on API development and app integrations in a hybrid role in New York.
Senior Software Engineer - Python
Join Gorgias as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python, Node.js, and REST APIs. Hybrid role in New York with excellent benefits.
FullStack Software Developer
Join SPREAD AI as a FullStack Software Developer in Berlin. Work with JavaScript, Python, Go, and more in a hybrid setup.
Software Engineer - Backend (Python, Go)
Join Timescale as a Software Engineer - Backend, focusing on Python and Go, in a remote role with flexible benefits.
Full Stack Software Engineer - Platform Solutions
Join TUI as a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop cloud-native applications using AWS and modern web technologies.
Senior Backend Engineer, Media Foundation
Join Airbnb as a Senior Backend Engineer to build and operate next-gen Media infrastructure. Remote eligible within the US.
Senior Backend Developer with TypeScript and Python
Join our team as a Senior Backend Developer in Munich, working with TypeScript, Python, and AWS to revolutionize parking systems.
Staff Python Engineer - Fintech
Join Ebury as a Staff Python Engineer in Madrid, focusing on fintech solutions with a hybrid work setup.