Senior Back-End Engineer Coimbra

Senior Back-End Engineer
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

About Deemaze:

Deemaze is a Portuguese software studio with over 10 years of experience delivering custom web and mobile solutions. We specialize in building reliable, scalable, and
- centered digital products, utilizing a wide range of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, React, Node. js, Elixir, Kotlin, Swift, and more.

Our team comprises talented engineers, designers, and product thinkers who collaborate closely with clients across Europe and beyond, from startups to established companies, to transform ideas into software products.

At Deemaze, we value clean code, clear communication, and continuous learning. We're a flexible company with a strong team culture and a passion for solving
- world problems through technology.

Description:

We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Back-End Engineer to join our development team. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining the core systems that power our applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and performant.

As part of a collaborative and agile team, you’ll work closely with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to implement robust solutions and support the continuous evolution of our platforms.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development (Ruby on Rails and/or Node. js);
• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics Engineering or equivalent;
• Familiarity with working with agile methodologies;
• Strong
  - solving and analytical skills, with a
  - oriented and proactive approach;
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior developers;
• Experience in automated testing, CI/CD;
• Fluent in English (both in writing and speech).

Nice to have:

• Immediate availability;
• Long-term commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions for our software applications;
• Work closely with different teams to integrate
  - facing elements with
  - side logic;
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and contribute to technical discussions;
• Participating in code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure best practices, and identify opportunities for improvement;
• Write
  - designed, clean, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices;
• Have an active say in requirements and architecture definition;
• Identify and troubleshoot complex issues in the backend systems and propose effective solutions;
• Stay
  -
  - date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the development process.

What we offer:

• A work computer;
• Health insurance;
• Flexibility in the working hours;
• Wellness benefits: we’ll cover 50% of the membership of any sports practice you’re into;
• Premium Spotify account;
• Fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages (like coffee or tea);
• Team building trips;
• Opportunity for career advancement within the company with
  - annual performance reviews;
• Diverse training opportunities and participation in technical conferences, meetups, and hackathons;
• Additional vacation days, depending on seniority in the company;
• Office at Nest Collective with everything it has to offer.

Work model: Hybrid (2/ week on site)