Staff Backend Engineer Java, React (All genders)

We are looking for a  Staff Backend Engineer Technical Lead  to drive technical excellence across one of our core product areas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges leading architecture decisions and being a hands-on contributor while guiding a team of engineers.

Youll work closely with backend frontend and DevOps engineers to build scalable reliable systems and act as a  technical mentor and decision-maker.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend systems and services.
• Own key architectural decisions and drive technical direction for the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend product and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure high standards of code quality performance and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers through code reviews design discussions and pairing.
• Influence development best practices and help evolve engineering processes.
• Contribute directly to the codebase as a senior IC (Individual Contributor).
• Advocate for and help implement DevOps practices like CI / CD observability and automation.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

With more than 1000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup : 60% in-office 40% remote collaborating with colleagues across locations.

Our benefits :

20% discount in our zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

#LI-Hybrid

28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December

Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)

Company mobile phone for work and personal use

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Computer Science,Docker,Kubernetes,Python,VMware,C / C++,Go,System Architecture,gRPC,OS Kernels,Perl,Distributed Systems

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1