Senior+ Full-Stack Engineer (Core Studios)

Akeneo; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Product Information Management is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to enhance their backend systems and implement AI-driven features. The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in PHP and React.js, contributing to a collaborative and innovative team environment. With a focus on quality and customer needs, this role offers a dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive package and complementary private health insurance

Flexible work schedules and majority hybrid working available

25 days holiday per calendar year

Enhanced paid maternity leave

Work from Anywhere Scheme for up to 30 days per year

Mental well-being initiatives

Hybrid working allowance

Annual learning budget per employee

Sustainable Transportation Allowance

Qualifications

• Expertise in Full-Stack Development with advanced proficiency in PHP (Symfony) and React.js.
• Experience with Large-Scale SaaS solutions.
• Understanding of Modern Architecture and DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend systems for product enrichment workflows.
• Implement AI-driven features for product data optimization.
• Enable robust integrations with external systems via APIs.

Skills

PHP

React.js

TypeScript

Redux

DevOps principles

Microservices

Cloud-based architectures

Mentorship

Communication skills

Quality-first approach

Job description

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere.

We’re all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about our culture and values here.

The Team and Areas of Ownership

Studios oversees the ownership of the flagship Product Information Management (PIM) product within Akeneo that is used daily by thousands of users worldwide to manage their global product information from just one place!

Studios is the primary product suite within the wider Akeneo Product Cloud platform. It is where our customers are able to manage & enrich their product listings as well as being able to conduct analysis and obtain actionable insights on how they can improve their success.

Studios is made up of several impact teams focussed on product data modelization, collaboration, asset management, automation, AI, platform scalability and reliability while streamlining data and operations.

What you will deliver in the role…

• Build scalable & easily maintainable backend systems that support complex product enrichment workflows, draft handling, and automation.

• Implement AI-driven features to optimize and enrich product data, including automated data completion and contextual enhancement.

• Enable robust integrations with external systems via APIs and event-driven architecture to support a wide range of enterprise use cases.

• Elevate the product modeling experience to the next level, through complex structure and AI based automation

• Enhance the workflow engine, enabling increased configurability, automation, and support for advanced triggers and actions.

• Deliver technical solutions that are extensible, performance-oriented, and tailored for the needs of large, global customers.

• Contribute to a reliable, observable, and secure cloud infrastructure built on GCP

• Collaborate across Product and Engineering teams to shape technical direction and ensure a customer-first, use-case-driven approach.

What will set you up for success at Akeneo…

• Expertise in Full-Stack Development: You'll bring advanced-level proficiency in PHP (Symfony) and React.js with TypeScript and Redux.

• Experience with Large-Scale SaaS: You'll have proven success in creating and maintaining SaaS solutions at scale.

• Understanding of Modern Architecture: You'll possess a good grasp of DevOps principles, microservices, and cloud-based architectures at scale.

• "Built It, Own It" Mentality: You'll have experience with deployment and observability best practices, taking ownership of your work.

• Passion for Mentorship: You'll guide and mentor less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering growth.

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You'll communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting your language as needed.

• Quality-First Approach: You'll have a test-driven and self-testing mindset, prioritizing quality from the start.

• Customer Focus: You'll prioritize understanding user needs and business impact over technical perfection, always keeping the customer in mind.

Life at Akeneo

Diverse, international, cross-cultural team.
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme
Competitive package and complementary private health insurance.
Flexible work schedules and majority hybrid working available.
25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to Public Holidays.
Enhanced paid maternity leave and a gradual return to work program
️ Work from Anywhere Scheme for up to 30 days per year.
Mental well-being initiatives
A hybrid working allowance to enhance your home office environment.
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests
An annual learning budget per employee per year.
A monthly contribution towards Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with 2 days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.

Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!