Backend Engineer

Symmetrical.ai; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 167,400 - 256,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

26 days holiday

Training budget

Work from anywhere

Language support

Job summary

A pioneering FinTech start-up is seeking a Back-End Engineer to drive innovative projects and API designs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Java Spring Boot and Python, along with strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive compensations ranging from PLN 15,000 to PLN 23,000 net monthly, along with a remote-first work environment and ample professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in software design and development.
• Ability to produce high-quality code under tight deadlines.
• Experience in API design and development in a test-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical side of Back End projects and innovate architecture.
• Generate ideas and documents for architectural changes and features.
• Collaborate with Front End teams and improve CI/CD processes.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Python

Analytical skills

OOP and design patterns

DevOps principles

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to build the future of work & finance? Join symmetrical.ai and be a part of the revolution!

We are a technology company that builds core infrastructure for the fast, flexible and global payroll of the future. We build a modern, programmable payroll & employment layer that can be embedded into any software. We let our Clients become payroll providers or even an employer of record in days, not years. Globally.

Our mission and vision: We are on a mission to build a core technology infrastructure for the global payroll of the future, that will dramatically change the way people are paid everywhere in the world. We want to bring financial power to people through the power of salary.

More about symmetrical.ai: We are a Polish FinTech start-up, founded in 2019, backed by top global and European Venture Capital Funds. Investors include Plug and Play Ventures, Silicon Valley; Partech Ventures, Silicon Valley; Global Founders Capital (GFC), Berlin; Finch Capital, Amsterdam; Market One Capital, Poland. Funding rounds: Pre-Seed EUR 2 mln; Seed EUR 7 mln. We are preparing for Round A. Clients include Uber, Bolt, iTaxi, getir, Santander Bank Polska S.A.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for talented individuals to join our Back-End team to leverage the latest developments in API design, cloud, distributed systems architecture, modern frameworks and technologies to help deliver our strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the global start-up culture and develop skills through close collaboration with people across the whole company. This role is ideally suited for an Engineer who effectively delivers and collaborates with Front End and Back End teams and business stakeholders. Join, if you are self-igniting, motivated to innovate, deliver quality code and know how to improve processes on the Back End.

Our Tech Stack

• Java Spring Boot
• Python, Django, Flask
• Allure, Jenkins, Travis
• RabbitMQ
• REST, Pub/Sub, Websockets
• ELK, Sentry
• SQL, NoSQL
• Docker, helm, K8s
• AWS cloud
• and anything else you need...

What will you do when in symmetrical.ai?

As a Back End Engineer, you will own the technical side of Back End projects, especially around requirements analysis, innovative architecture and API design, services implementation, tests development and deployment.

More on tasks

• work in an experienced and knowledgeable team, in an Agile environment
• implement and maintain Back End technology stack by producing clean, efficient code based on specifications
• generate ideas, make design documents for architecture and software changes or implementation of features
• implement tests and build testing capabilities
• integrate software components
• troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• collaborate with Back End and Front End teams
• work with and help improve CI/CD processes
• act independently and be a clear voice in backend design
• contribute by asking, learning, helping, growing

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in designing and developing software to answer business needs, including:
• use of Java Spring Boot
• use of Python
• use of AWS
• knowledge of testing frameworks and version control
• knowledge of algorithms and data structures, OOP, design patterns
• ability to produce high-quality code, also when deadlines are tight
• experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• exceptional analytical skills, ability to apply the principles of computer science and engineering to the design and development of computer systems including distributed ones
• knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases
• familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• understanding DevOps and software reliability principles
• a passion around your job and enjoying having an impact on what you do
• resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude, attention to detail
• a desire to ask probing questions and to learn from others
• a positive attitude, high integrity, low ego
• eager to roll up your sleeves and be proactive
• strong verbal and written communication skills in English

What do we offer?

• Benefits: competitive compensation plan: salary of PLN 15 000 - PLN 23 000 net a month
• freedom to choose the type of employment agreement that you will sign with us - B2B, UoP, UZ or anything else you like
• flexible working environment: remote-first processes for ultimate flexibility and ability, flexible working hours and an option to work 100% remotely
• freedom to choose the location that you will work from, offices in London, Warsaw and Toruń open, but you can work from anywhere in the world
• generous holidays package: 26 days
• your birthday off: enjoy your special day, it’s on us
• workspace fit for you: up to PLN 2 000 of extra funds to improve your home office set-up
• a computer of your choice and all necessary tools
• training budget: up to PLN 6 000 per annum
• language support: English or Polish lessons funded
• Employee Referral Program: PLN 5 000 if your referral is hired
• start-up culture with flat structure and dynamic team

What about our recruitment process?

We aim for a fast and smooth process and a great Candidate Experience. Note: interviews are designed to speed up the process.

What’s next

• stage 1: Initial Phone Screen with our Recruiter - approx. 30 min
• stage 2: Technical Interview with our CTO - approx. 1 hour 30 min
• stage 3: Culture Fit Call with one of our Co-Founders and COO - approx. 20 min
• stage 4: Offer Letter

Note: we usually schedule Technical Interview and Culture Fit Call on the same day to speed up the recruitment process. We value your time!

Apply now! Join one of the most promising start-ups with an appetite to become a global leader in payroll technology!

symmetrical.ai is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.