Backend Engineer (AI Coding) - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing European startup focused on building an API-first SaaS platform. The role involves building and scaling backend systems in a modern AI-assisted development environment.

In Short

• Work in a fully remote role within the EU timezone.
• Build and scale backend services and APIs.
• Design systems for real-time processing and high-throughput workloads.
• Improve platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize AI coding tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Contribute to infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• 4+ years of backend engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in backend development with languages like Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong experience building and shipping production systems.
• Proficiency in backend development (language-agnostic mindset).
• Experience with APIs and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud environments.
• Comfort with AI-assisted coding workflows.
• Solid understanding of system design and performance.
• Ability to work autonomously in a small team.

Benefits

• Join an early-stage team with strong ownership and impact.
• Opportunity to build and scale core backend systems.
• Work in a fast-moving, engineering-first environment.
• Utilize a modern stack and AI-native development workflows.
• Enjoy a fully remote and flexible work setup.