Backend Engineer - F/H - [CDI]

Good Brands; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A digital-first skincare company in Paris is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and implement backend systems and contribute to AI-powered features. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of backend software engineering experience, particularly with Node.js and Python, along with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support the company's growth and innovation.

Prestations

Diversity-driven culture

Opportunities for innovation and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Proven experience with data pipelines and AI/LLM implementations.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Develop and improve AI-powered features for decision making.
• Implement security best practices and optimize system reliability.

Connaissances

Backend technologies (Node.js, Python)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Database systems (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

CI/CD and containerization (Docker)

AI/LLM projects (OpenAI, LangChain)

Outils

AWS

GitLab

Description du poste

Typology is the first skincare brand launched by Good Brands, an ambitious project to build a new generation of digital first consumer brands. Founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Ning Li, Typology became the #1 selling skincare brand online in France and operates also in Germany, the USA and Japan.

Location

Paris (11e arrondissement)

Mission

As an experienced software engineer with a strong focus on back‑end and data related technologies, you will have the unique opportunity to get involved in the design and implementation of our technical stack and architecture; and work in a challenging context, as we are building tools to support strong growth (opening markets in new countries) and new core tech capabilities. You will work closely with our Tech and Product teams.

Technologies We Work With

• Design & frontend: Vue.js, GraphQL, TailwindCSS, Figma
• Mobile application: React Native, Expo
• Backend: Headless CMS (StoryBlok), Headless shopify, AWS, GCP, ERP built on a open source platform
• Data: BigQuery, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
• Gitlab

Responsibilities

• Backend Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
  • Implement and optimize data processing pipelines
  • Integrate with third‑party services (Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, AWS, WMS, ERP)
  • Monitor infrastructure and ensure system reliability
• Data & AI Implementation:
  • Develop and improve AI‑powered features such as ranking or classification systems, and chatbots
  • Create and maintain data pipelines for training and serving AI models
  • Implement and optimize LLM‑based applications
  • Support data‑driven decision making across the organization
• System Enhancement:
  • Contribute to the implementation of security best practices
  • Optimize system performance and reliability
  • Support the development of internal tools for various teams (Customer Care, Influence, Retail)
• Product Development Coordination:
  • Follow up of the product developments in collaboration with the different stakeholders, thus ensuring deadlines will be met

Skills

• Strong expertise in backend technologies (Node.js, Python)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL, particularly DynamoDB and MongoDB)
• Experience with modern data stack (ELT using Airbyte, DBT) and data pipelines
• Practical experience implementing AI/LLM projects (OpenAI, LangChain, VectorDB)
• Knowledge of API development and serverless architecture
• Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
• Proven experience working with data pipelines and AI/LLM implementations
• Hands‑on mindset and problem‑solving approach
• Passionate about building efficient solutions and delivering impactful results
• Strong work ethic and rigor
• Fluent in English is a must; French is a plus

Tech Stack

• Backend: AWS using AppSync, API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito user pools, CloudFront, DynamoDB, MongoDB, RDS Aurora
• Frontend: Website on VueJS/Nuxt
• Mobile App: React Native
• Data: Airbyte + DBT, legacy pipelines on stitch-data
• Deployment: GitLab CI for frontends, CloudFormation and CDK for backend
• Monitoring: Grafana, Sentry, AWS CloudWatch
• AI: OpenAI, LangChain, VectorDB (ChromaDB), GCP Vertex AI

Current Projects

• AI‑powered Q&A ranking systems
• Our HelpCenter AI agent
• Shade finder AI model for product recommendations
• Building in‑house subscriptions service
• Payment orchestration systems

Diversity is the engine of our innovation. We build a culture where difference is valued. These are the principles that guide the way we build our teams, train our leaders, and create a business that's right for everyone who's a part of it.

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