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Groningen, NetherlandsNot Disclosed

Backend Engineer at fast-growing HR tech platform

Are you a Backend Engineer looking to build the future of recruitment? Join this fast-growing HR tech platform in Groningen where you'll have the autonomy to design scalable systems and influence a product used by thousands. Backed by top-tier VCs, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and massive growth potential.

Overview

Role overview

As a Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and scaling the core architecture of our innovative recruitment marketplace. You will work on high-impact features that streamline the hiring process for thousands of users, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across our distributed systems and microservices ecosystem.

Company

About the company

Fast-growing HR tech platform

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs and server-side logic using modern backend technologies.
  • Optimize database performance and implement scalable data storage solutions for high-traffic environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven experience building and scaling backend systems in a production environment.
  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and distributed system design patterns.
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization, and continuous integration workflows.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work at the intersection of technology and human capital to disrupt traditional recruitment models.
  • Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs with a clear path toward market leadership.
  • Enjoy a high degree of technical autonomy and the opportunity to influence the long-term roadmap.

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