Senior Backend Engineer

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September 10

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Storyblok

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SaaS • B2B • API

Storyblok is a leading headless content management system (CMS) company, providing a powerful and flexible platform for developers and marketers to create, manage, and optimize digital content across multiple channels. Recognized as a top enterprise headless CMS, Storyblok enables seamless content delivery and management for various industries including retail, technology, finance, and education. The platform supports a range of technologies such as Vue, Nuxt, Next. js, and React, empowering users to achieve faster development times and enhanced digital experiences. Trusted by companies like Tesla, Nissan, and Oatly, Storyblok offers robust API integrations and developer tools to streamline content operations and drive significant ROI for businesses worldwide.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

🔌 API

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain Storyblok’s flagship CMS backend using modern technologies (primarily Ruby on Rails). • Drive the next generation of Storyblok’s customer-facing products and features by building scalable and reliable backend systems. • Contribute to the performance and scalability of our APIs, optimizing queries and data models with PostgreSQL and other storage systems. • Design and implement data workflows that may involve relational, NoSQL, or vector databases depending on project needs. • Collaborate on integrating AI-driven features and services, ensuring production readiness, scalability, and maintainability. • Implement automated testing as part of development workflows and ensure continuous improvements to performance, security, and reliability. • Develop a thorough understanding of our codebase and domain, share knowledge proactively with colleagues, and contribute to documentation. • Proactively address bugs and production issues for our customers balancing speed with quality. • Work closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Actively participate in thoughtful code reviews and mentor more junior engineers in an open, respectful, and empathetic manner. • Act as a strong team player, helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Strong backend expertise and experience across multiple backend languages and frameworks (primarily Ruby on Rails; Python, Node.js, Rust, Elixir valued). • Experience with PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, Weaviate) is a plus. • Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices. • Solid understanding of design patterns, development best practices, object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures. • Knowledge of tools such as Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents. • Experience with RESTful services and microservices; exposure to GraphQL is a plus. • Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows. • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure a plus). • Familiarity with modern AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is desirable. • Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean code. • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in a collaborative, remote-first environment. • Confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to Storyblok’s growth as part of a high-performing team.

🏖️ Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity) • Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…) • Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding • Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays • Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material • VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan) • The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers • As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules • An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals