Senior Software Engineer

Optimove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing technology firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced backend developer to tackle complex engineering challenges and optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development and data engineering, with hands-on skills in SQL and NoSQL databases as well as cloud development. This role involves collaborating with a talented team to own and manage products from ideation to production while promoting a culture of inspiration and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development/data engineering.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud development.
• Ability to work in a multi-language environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems that can process complex requests rapidly.
• Tackle advanced engineering challenges in multiple languages and environments.
• Own products managed by the team from ideation to production.
• Inspire and be inspired, ensuring growth opportunities for all team members.
• Work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Skills

Backend development

Data engineering

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud development

Multi-language environment

Education

B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent

Tools

NodeJS

.NET Core

Kubernetes

Docker

Airflow

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Firebase

Job description

Optimove is a global marketing tech company, recognized as a Leader by Forrester and a Challenger by Gartner. We work with some of the world's most exciting brands, such as Sephora, Staples, and Entain, who love our thought-provoking combination of art and science. With a strong product, a proven business, and the DNA of a vibrant, fast-growing startup, we're on the cusp of our next growth spurt. It's the perfect time to join our team of ~500 thinkers and doers across NYC, LDN, TLV, and other locations, where 2 of every 3 managers were promoted from within. Growing your career with Optimove is basically guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems that can process complex requests within a few milliseconds.
• Tackle advanced engineering challenges in multiple languages and environments.
• Own every product that the team manages, from ideation and planning, all the way to production and monitoring.
• Teach and learn. We love to inspire and be inspired and make sure that each team member has their place to grow and excel.
• Work both autonomously and collaboratively with the team and other Optimove teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development/data engineering.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud development.
• Working with high scale.
• Ability to work in a multi-language environment.

Advantages

• B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following technologies: NodeJS, .NET Core, Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow, Data Flow and Terraform.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple services on Google Cloud Platform and/or Firebase.
• Proven experience of hardcore performance optimization (tens of milliseconds).
• TDD Experience.