Backend Engineer (f/m/d)
Mytheresa · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- €50,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Develop and enhance e-commerce platform systems.
- Collaborate with QA for feature deployment.
- Optimize codebase through refactoring and reviews.
- Ensure system performance, stability, and security.
- Utilize PHP, Symfony, Golang, and AWS.
About the role
Backend Engineer
To support our Backend Engineering team, we are searching for a Backend Engineer to be based in our Barcelona office.
What You Will Do
- Tackle Complex Challenges: Analyze, design, and develop systems to solve technical challenges and improve our e-commerce platform.
- Collaborate with QA: Work closely with our Quality Assurance team to build, test, and deploy new features seamlessly.
- Refactor for Excellence: Continuously refine and optimize the codebase through thoughtful refactoring to improve maintainability.
- Boost Performance & Stability: Ensure the usability, performance, and stability of our live systems with continuous improvements and updates.
- Code Reviews: Maintain the highest standards of code quality by participating in regular code reviews with the team.
- Document Solutions: Document new applications and software solutions thoroughly to ensure smooth knowledge transfer across the team.
Who You Are
- Golang Enthusiast: Experience with Golang is a major plus, but if you're willing to learn it, that works too!
- PHP Whiz: You have solid experience working with PHP and are excited to work with the Symfony Framework.
- E-Commerce Expertise: You’re familiar with large-scale e-commerce systems and understand the domain’s challenges and best practices.
- API Pro: You have hands-on experience building APIs and ensuring their performance and security.
- AWS Knowledgeable: You’re familiar with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem and its cloud offerings (SQS, SNS, S3).
- Team Player: You thrive in a team environment and have strong communication skills in English.
What We Offer
- Up to 32 days of holiday, depending on the length of service, starting with 28 days (excluding public holidays and weekends)
- Mobile office with up to 20% of your total contracted hours (job and position permitting)
- 10 days/year of mobile office abroad in EU-countries (job and position permitting)
- Language & e-learning courses
- Staff discount of up to 30%
- Flexible remuneration benefits (ticket restaurant, ticket transport and ticket child care (guardería))
- Discounted membership for selected sports platforms & gyms
- Private health insurance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Individual support on mental health & well-being
- Social Day
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Key skills/competency
- Backend Engineering
- Golang
- PHP
- Symfony Framework
- E-Commerce
- API Development
- AWS
- Cloud Services
- Software Development
- Code Quality
Skills & topics
- Backend Engineer
- PHP
- Symfony
- Golang
- E-commerce
- API Development
- AWS
- Cloud Computing
- Software Engineer
- Developer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with PHP, Symfony, Golang, APIs, and AWS.
- Showcase e-commerce skills: Emphasize your understanding of large-scale e-commerce challenges.
- Demonstrate teamwork: Provide examples of successful collaboration and communication in English.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss system design, API development, and AWS services.
- Research Mytheresa: Understand their e-commerce focus and Barcelona office culture.
Technical preparation
Practice building RESTful APIs.,Review PHP and Symfony framework concepts.,Familiarize yourself with AWS SQS, SNS, S3.,Study Golang basics if new to the language.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical challenge solved.,How do you approach code refactoring?,Share an experience of collaborating with QA.,How do you ensure code quality in reviews?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary programming language for this Backend Engineer role at Mytheresa?
- While Golang experience is a major plus, the role heavily utilizes PHP and the Symfony Framework. If you have strong PHP skills and are eager to learn Golang, you are encouraged to apply.
- Does Mytheresa offer remote work options for this Backend Engineer position?
- This Backend Engineer position is based in our Barcelona office. However, Mytheresa offers a 'mobile office' option, allowing up to 20% of your contracted hours to be worked remotely, including 10 days per year abroad in EU countries, subject to job and position suitability.
- What kind of experience is most valued for the Backend Engineer role at Mytheresa?
- Mytheresa values solid experience with PHP and the Symfony Framework, hands-on API building, familiarity with large-scale e-commerce systems, and knowledge of AWS services like SQS, SNS, and S3. Eagerness to learn Golang is also highly regarded.
- How important is English proficiency for the Backend Engineer role at Mytheresa?
- Strong communication skills in English are essential for this Backend Engineer role, as you will be collaborating closely with the team and potentially international colleagues.
- What are the benefits of working as a Backend Engineer at Mytheresa?
- Mytheresa offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday days, flexible working arrangements, e-learning opportunities, staff discounts, health insurance, and support for mental well-being.