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Expert Backend Engineer (Get Discovered)

Jimdo· Engineering
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RemoteFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Expert Backend Engineer responsible for leading architecture, system design, reliability and engineering excellence within the Get Discovered team, with ability to contribute across product surface including frontend work when needed, collaborating with Product, Design, Data, and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems across frontend, backend, and data layers.
  • Lead architectural decisions, define engineering standards, and drive Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
  • Own and deliver complex technical initiatives end-to-end, translating business goals into actionable technical roadmaps.
  • Contribute meaningfully across the product, leveraging holistic system understanding to help the team deliver complete customer outcomes—including frontend implementation when needed.
  • Mentor engineers and elevate technical excellence through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and best-practice development.
  • Champion AI-assisted engineering workflows and help teams leverage AI-first development practices.
  • Drive improvements in testing, CI/CD, observability, system reliability, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and Engineering leadership to influence strategy and deliver customer value.
  • Manage operational and technical dependencies with external vendors and partners, including platforms such as Google Workspace, domain providers, email services, and RankingCoach.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of engineering experience in product-led environments, including experience operating at a technical lead, staff, or principal level.
  • Deep backend expertise with technologies such as Kotlin, Java, or Node.js.
  • Strong experience designing APIs, distributed systems, service architectures, integrations, and reliable production systems.
  • Solid frontend capability, especially with React and TypeScript — you can contribute meaningfully to frontend implementation and technical discussions.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale architectural, platform, integration, or modernization initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, testing strategies, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence.
  • Strong experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide engineers.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude, or similar technologies.
  • Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices across an organization.
  • Passion for building products that help entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentAPI designFrontend collaboration (React/TS)AI-assisted development

Benefits

  • Annual compensation reviews to ensure fair rewards.
  • Remote office setup bonus to enhance workspace.
  • Employee assistance program with resources and counseling.
  • Up to three free Jimdo websites for personal or professional projects (keep forever).
  • Fully remote work setup with opportunities for in-person collaboration.
  • Flexible working hours focused on results.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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