Backend Software Engineer

Phiture; Lisboa; Teletrabalho; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A stealth-mode startup is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems that empower AI workflows. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering, proven experience in backend development, and proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js. The role is remote-friendly, offering flexibility while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic startup environment.

Serviços

Work from Portugal with flexibility

Direct influence on AI product development

Opportunities for international exposure

Qualificações

• Proven experience in backend development, ideally in a startup or high‑growth environment.
• Experience with ETL pipelines and third‑party API integration.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Design and maintain scalable backend systems powering AI workflows.
• Develop and optimize APIs, ETL pipelines, and microservices.
• Collaborate with ML engineers for AI agent integration.
• Deploy and monitor cloud applications focusing on resilience and security.
• Ensure backend systems meet performance and data protection standards.
• Work closely with product and design teams on technical solutions.
• Stay updated on new tools and practices in backend development.

Conhecimentos

Python

Go

Node.js

FastAPI

Django

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS EC2

AWS S3

AWS Lambda

CI/CD tools

Git

Docker

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Opportunity

Backend Software Engineer

Our client is a stealth‑mode startup operating remotely from the heart of New York, backed by leading innovation programs and composed of experts from top tech companies. They are building AI‑driven growth platforms with the potential to reshape how businesses scale using automation and intelligence.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems powering AI workflows and data services.
• API & Data Infrastructure: Develop and optimize APIs, ETL pipelines, and microservices for high-volume data ingestion and delivery.
• AI & Automation Integration: Collaborate with ML engineers to support AI agent integration for tasks like outreach, lead scoring, and segmentation.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and monitor cloud applications (preferably on AWS), focusing on resilience, security, and efficiency.
• Performance & Security: Ensure backend systems meet performance, stability, and data protection standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and design teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on new tools, technologies, and best practices in backend development and AI/ML.

Profile sought

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience

Proven experience in backend development, ideally in a startup or high‑growth environment

Technical Skills

• Python (preferred), Go, or Node.js
• Frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Node.js
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• AWS stack: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS
• CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, serverless architecture
• Experience with ETL pipelines and third‑party API integration
• Familiarity with LangChain or LLM agent‑based architectures

Language

Fluent in English

Benefits & Culture

• Work from Portugal with flexibility
• Work alongside seasoned executives and top‑tier professionals
• Direct influence on AI product development and growth
• Opportunities for international exposure and learning
• Good to know: You’ll be part of a fast‑paced, 0‑to‑1 product environment focused on solving real‑world problems with AI.

Department: Tech

Location: Portugal

Starting date: ASAP