Back End Developer - remote

Yogaia
Posted 3 years ago  • Espoo, Finland
Stack Overflow

We are looking for a Back End Developer with solid backend development skills and an interest in frontend development. If you have a passion for innovative backend solutions, for expanding your competencies, and for improving the wellbeing of the users, please read further…

To flourish in this role you must have:

A passion for technology

  • We expect that in the role of Back End Developer, you have solid experience in Python and that you have a range of projects in production and have plenty of experience in their maintenance.

Great problem-solving skills

  • You'll work together with our small cross-functional team in a fast-paced but relaxed environment, turning ideas into reality quickly. You’ll be contributing to the product (and company) development far beyond backend development, in our open, collaborative and silo-less manner. We are always looking for ways to improve the UX and everyone is invited to question and throw in ideas - and find optimal solutions to any problems we encounter.

Server and general infrastructure maintenance

  • A key role will be the monitoring and maintenance of our servers. You will have experience in load balancers, workers and server monitoring tools. It will be your job to ensure we have minimum downtime. In addition, we hope that you have a good knowledge of server and data security, and how to mitigate any potential attacks.

Growth mindset and shared purpose

  • You need to have a passion for wellbeing and strong drive to expand your competences and boldly tackle new challenges. You will be working closely with our international team across disciplines. You need great communication skills in English and humble attitude to learn from one another.

Experience and/or interest of these matters is beneficial:

  • Knowledge and experience about frontend development
  • Recommendation algorithms
  • Video streaming services
  • Subscription services
  • Audio / video production
  • AWS development
  • Experience with frontend development (TypeScript/React/React Native/AWS Amplify/Objective-C/Swift)

To thrive in the fast-paced, ambitious environment of a start-up company you need the ability to take initiative and have a very hands-on attitude to work. In turn we offer you a friendly, flexible working environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health care.