Senior Backend Engineer – Process and Workflow

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer in the Process and Workflow team at Forto, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining the operations’ documentation tools. Your work will involve handling document uploads, management, and generation from system data, as well as AI data extraction for system updates. You will empower the Operations team to manage documents effectively, reducing reliance on traditional communication methods like faxes and emails.

Key Responsibilities

Automation and Efficiency: Drive automation to eliminate manual tasks, allowing team members to focus on more meaningful work.
Software Development: Own the full cycle of designing, building, and maintaining scalable and available software systems. Continuously improve existing systems, including refactoring critical components.
Innovation: Explore and implement cutting-edge software design patterns to solve complex problems in a dynamic domain.
Leadership and Mentorship: Lead engineering-wide initiatives, interact with various teams and stakeholders, and mentor other engineers.

What You Bring

Technical Skills: Proficiency in NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and message queuing systems or Kubernetes.
Database Experience: Experience with multiple databases, both relational and non-relational, and the ability to choose the right paradigm for different use cases.
Cloud Experience: Familiarity with major cloud providers is a plus.
Software Craftsmanship: A professional attitude towards software craftsmanship, with a strong understanding of testing and the importance of TDD.
Problem Solving: Hands-on experience in building distributed backend applications to address challenges like data consistency, latency, and availability.
Resilience and Learning: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a strong desire to learn and improve.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

About Forto

Forto is a rapidly growing company with a mission to simplify global trade and achieve climate-neutral operations by 2025. With over 800 employees across 17+ offices in Europe and Asia, Forto offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities and career advancement.

Work Environment

Company Culture: Forto values progress, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The company encourages diversity and provides a supportive environment for all employees.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible work setup that accommodates personal life, with options for hybrid work.

Benefits

Forto offers a comprehensive benefits package, including sustainability initiatives, flexible working hours, team events, mentorship programs, and more.

Join Forto and be part of a team that is transforming the logistics industry with innovative digital solutions.

Benefits
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Sustainability Team
Emission Offsetting
Green Energy
Organic Food
Paperless Office
Inspiring Office Spaces
Flexible Working Hours
Team & Company Events
Hybrid Work
Peer Learning Program
Mentorship Program
Leadership Training
L&D Budget
Best Onboarding Program
Visa & Relocation Support
Remote Onboarding
Buddy Program

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