Senior Software Developer

Echobox; Ireland; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote option

Lunch 3x weekly

Generous leave

Pension

Parental leave

Tech hardware

Team events

Summer Camp

Free breakfast

More benefits

Job summary

Echobox in Ireland is seeking an experienced backend developer to join our engineering team. You will work closely with Product and Data Science to shape the future of our AI-powered platforms.

You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, deploy on cloud platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions. The role emphasizes clean code, security, and continuous learning in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong knowledge of Python, Java, or Node.js; experience with back-end frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying apps in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and building data storage solutions.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with ability to learn quickly.
• Passion for solving problems with technology to deliver scalable solutions.
• 3-5 years of experience in back-end development with a focus on server-side technologies.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Understanding RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and back-end best practices.
• Understanding security best practices for back-end development.
• Experience in fast-paced SaaS or tech environment focusing on back-end systems.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and ability to collaborate with data scientists.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product team and Data Scientists to define and execute product strategy.
• Design, build, and maintain back-end services and systems to support AI-powered products.
• Develop scalable, high-performance systems for large data and ML models.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Contribute to deployment and integration of back-end services with front-end and data systems.
• Improve architecture, performance, reliability, and scalability of back-end systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues to improve system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system needs and drive continuous improvements.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies to improve back-end infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Git

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

• You will work closely with our Product team and Data Scientists to define and execute on the future path for our products
• Work closely with senior engineers to design, build, and maintain back-end services and systems that support our AI-powered products, all whilst meeting launch deadlines
• Assist in the development and optimization of scalable, high-performance systems to support large volumes of data and machine learning models
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and coding standards
• Contribute to the deployment and integration of back-end services, ensuring that they work seamlessly with front-end and data science systems
• Help improve the architecture and functionality of our back-end systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Assist with debugging and troubleshooting technical issues, providing solutions to enhance system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify system needs and contribute to continuous improvements
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies and techniques to improve back-end infrastructure and processes

Benefits

• Option to work remotely (part-time or full-time)
• Lunch on the company 3 times a week
• Generous annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Generous maternity and paternity leave
• Latest technical hardware
• Monthly team events
• “Summer Camp” in London where our team, including all our remote employees, are brought together for a week of shared learning, ideating and bonding
• Free breakfast, hot and cold drinks, and snacks all day, everyday
• And More!

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, and experience with back-end frameworksExperience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying applications in a cloud environmentFamiliarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and experience in building and optimizing data storage solutionsA proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and learn quicklyA passion for solving problems with technology and working to deliver efficient, scalable solutions3-5 years of experience in back-end development or related field, with a focus on server-side technologiesFamiliarity with version control systems such as GitUnderstanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and best practices for back-end developmentUnderstanding of security best practices for back-end developmentExperience in a fast-paced SaaS or tech environment, focusing on building and scaling back-end systemsKnowledge of machine learning concepts and the ability to collaborate with data scientists to optimize AI modelsStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams