Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
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Who we are & how we work
At bluumy, we help parents and children unlock their full potential through engaging educational experiences, expert-led content, and innovative digital products.
We are building a world-class technology team in Amsterdam and are looking for a Backend Engineer (m/f/d) who combines customer obsession, analytical thinking, and execution excellence to help shape the future of our platform.
Your mission
We are seeking a Backend Engineer (m/f/d) to build and scale the systems that power bluumy's platform. You will focus on designing robust backend services, APIs, integrations, and infrastructure that enable seamless user experiences and future growth.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems
- Build and optimize APIs and microservices
- Design efficient database structures and data models
- Ensure platform security, reliability, and performance
- Collaborate closely with Product and Frontend Engineering teams
- Monitor and improve system health and scalability
- Participate in architectural decisions
- Support deployment, observability, and infrastructure initiatives
- Write automated tests and maintain engineering quality standards
Your profile
- 3+ years of backend engineering experience
- Strong experience with modern backend technologies
- Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems
- Strong database knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Understanding of security best practices
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English communication skills
Optional
- Experience in high-growth startup environments
- E-commerce or marketplace experience
- Experience with event-driven architectures
- Experience with containerization technologies
- German language skills
- Interest in educational technology
Why us?
- Opportunity to build core platform architecture
- High ownership and technical influence
- Collaborative engineering culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Modern Amsterdam office
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