Job Title: Senior Backend Developer

Company Overview

We're a newly-founded cutting-edge startup that is seeking to revolutionize the sports industry with AI-powered solutions. Our mission is to unlock human potential and redefine the sports experience through innovation and technology. We're a team of passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated to making a significant impact in the world of sports.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our on-site team in Zurich, Switzerland. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems for our web applications. This is a hands-on, high impact role that requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across different domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the backend architecture of our brand new platform.
• Design and implement REST APIs.
• Implement key application functionality involving maps, relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Design and implementation of infrastructure (we use AWS and SST).
• Integrate backend systems with third-party services, such as authentication providers, payment gateways, and messaging queues.
• Optimize backend system performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure high uptime and responsiveness.
• Work closely with engineering and product to ensure seamless integration and deployment of backend systems.

Requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a focus on web application development.