Senior Backend Software Engineer

Catawiki, a unique marketplace for special objects, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their growing team in Lisbon, Portugal. With over 20 million unique objects sold to date, Catawiki handles high-volume requests through their microservices architecture, primarily built in Ruby. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on scalable solutions in a domain that presents unusual challenges and opportunities.

The position involves developing, testing, and scaling microservices using Infrastructure as Code principles, collaborative peer-reviews, and Continuous Delivery practices. You'll be part of a diverse team of 850+ Catawikians, working in a hybrid model with 2 days in office and 3 days remote. The company values taking ownership, being open to change, and passion for their mission and customers.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll make significant contributions to product innovations, build scalable microservices, and use data-driven experimentation to enhance user experience. The role requires 7+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in backend services, and excellent mentorship abilities. While Ruby is their primary technology, they welcome engineers passionate about learning new technologies.

The company offers comprehensive benefits including relocation support, health insurance, flexible working arrangements, and a holistic wellbeing program. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make an impact in a fast-growing, international environment with over 50 nationalities represented.