Backend Engineer (f/m/x) - remote

• Build, and maintain our core APIs and backend services
• Actively participate in code reviews, and join pairing sessions
• Integrate with third-party systems and APIs into our platform
• Contribute to the design of new features and system components
• Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Occasionally propagate your backend changes to frontend (Vue.js)

This role contributes to making consumption more sustainable by powering a marketplace for refurbished products that reduces CO2 emissions and offers products up to 40% cheaper.

• You have 4+ years experience building scalable backend services in a modern production environment
• You have experience with Go programming language
• You understand relational database design and can write efficient SQL
• You’re a self-starter with strong ownership, initiative, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex systems
• You’re open-minded and communicate with clarity, directness, and respect
• You value humility, are low-ego, and thrive in a collaborative, transparent culture
• You have excellent English skills and you are based in a European time zone
• You are curious and eager to experiment with new and better ways of developing software (new frameworks, the latest AI tools, or developing a new practice)
• A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience is desired as it provides a strong foundation for tackling the complex challenges we work on.

Our Culture and Values:

• Decisions should be made based on facts and not by hierarchy levels? We sure think so!
• We embrace giving and receiving feedback, testing and welcoming new ideas, as well as sharing our knowledge across the company.
• You fail sometimes? Well, so do we! We’re all just human, let’s learn from our mistakes to improve in the future!
• No matter who you love, where you’re from, who you pray to, whether you pee sitting down or standing up – we are a bunch of talented people who enjoy spending our time making a difference!

Personal & Professional Development:

• You'll have access to a dedicated learning budget within your department to support your growth, whether it's courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities that matter to you.
• We partner with Likeminded, offering you private sessions with experts for your personal growth and mental health.
• We frequently host internal workshops, allowing our teams to further develop their skills in different areas and enhancing collaboration across departments.

Flexibility:

• We care about a healthy work/life balance. We not only function and support a fully remote setting but also offer the possibility to work from our beautiful office in the vibrant heart of Vienna – we love dogs, so feel free to bring your furry little buddy too 😊
• We trust you to do the best job, so we don't care so much when you do it – you are able to self-organize.
• You will also be invited to take part in our office weeks, happening three times a year, where you will have the chance to work side by side with your colleagues and enjoy the team-building events and on-site workshops

…and much more! See https://careers.refurbed.com/ for further insights!

Refurbed is Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, active in 12 European countries, with a mission to empower customers to buy products up to 40% cheaper while making a substantial impact on reducing CO2 emissions to make consumption more sustainable.