Cloud Software Engineer
Job Description
Merkle, a dentsu company with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a global organization that powers the experience economy. The position focuses on developing and maintaining backend microservices in an AWS serverless environment, requiring expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and various AWS services.
The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in backend development and microservices architecture. You'll be responsible for designing RESTful APIs, implementing event-driven workflows, and ensuring system scalability through infrastructure as code practices. The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, as you'll be working closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams.
Working at Merkle offers numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements with a digital nomad policy, comprehensive health insurance that extends to family members, and a strong focus on work-life balance with 28 total days off per year. The company promotes a modern tech environment and maintains a culture that balances professional growth with team engagement through various events and perks.
The position is based across several European locations, including Lisbon, Prague, and Belgrade, offering a hybrid work model. Merkle's commitment to inclusion and diversity, combined with their global presence of over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in an international setting. The company's heritage in data science and performance marketing makes this an ideal role for someone looking to work on impactful projects at scale.
Responsibilities For Cloud Software Engineer
- Develop and maintain backend microservices using Node.js in AWS serverless environment
- Design and integrate RESTful APIs using API Gateway and Lambda
- Model and query data with DynamoDB and implement event-driven workflows using SQS
- Define infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Write and maintain unit tests
- Troubleshoot and optimize cloud-based systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Work with monitoring tools like CloudWatch
- Ensure compliance with coding standards and AWS security guidelines
Requirements For Cloud Software Engineer
- 4+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js
- 4+ years of experience developing microservice applications
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless services
- Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes
- Proficiency in Terraform
- Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture
- Proficiency in GIT
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Fluent in English
Benefits For Cloud Software Engineer
- Work in international environment
- Modern Technology & Latest IT tools
- Agile and Flexible working hours
- Digital nomad policy
- Focus on career development
- Health insurance (including household)
- Mental health support
- 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year
- Team & Company events
- Free breakfast every second Monday
- Employee discounts
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