<div>Founded in 2017, we're Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, active in 12 European countries, having surpassed €2Bn in GMV - all this while being profitable. With beautiful headquarters in Vienna, we have a remote-first culture and Refurbed’s 250 employees can also enjoy two months of workation per year. We’ve been recognized for three consecutive years as the Top DACH Employer by <a href="https://www.kununu.com/at/refurbed">Kununu. </a>Our mission is to empower customers to buy products up to 40% cheaper while making a substantial impact on reducing CO2 emissions - Join us to make consumption more sustainable!</div>We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable backend services that power Refurbed’s marketplace. You will work as part of one of our cross-functional product squads, collaborating closely with other engineers, product managers, designers, and business members to deliver robust, reliable, and high-performance solutions that enhance the experience of both our customers and our sellers.Our technology stack is built on proven, modern, and open-source technologies. On the backend, we primarily use Go, gRPC, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ. On the frontend, we leverage Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS to craft intuitive, responsive user interfaces. Our infrastructure runs on Google Cloud Platform, orchestrated with Kubernetes, ensuring reliability and scalability at every layer.WHO YOU ARE:<ul><li>You have 4+ years experience building scalable backend services in a modern production environment</li><li>You have experience with Go programming language</li><li>You understand relational database design and can write efficient SQL</li><li>You’re a self-starter with strong ownership, initiative, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex systems</li><li>You’re open-minded and communicate with clarity, directness, and respect</li><li>You value humility, are low-ego, and thrive in a collaborative, transparent culture</li><li>You have excellent English skills and you are based in a European time zone</li><li>You are curious and eager to experiment with new and better ways of developing software (new frameworks, the latest AI tools, or developing a new practice)</li><li>A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience is desired as it provides a strong foundation for tackling the complex challenges we work on.</li></ul>WHAT YOU'LL DO:<ul><li>Build, and maintain our core APIs and backend services</li><li>Actively participate in code reviews, and join pairing sessions</li><li>Integrate with third-party systems and APIs into our platform</li><li>Contribute to the design of new features and system components</li><li>Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions</li><li>Occasionally propagate your backend changes to frontend (Vue.js)</li></ul><div>WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING WITH US:Our Culture and Values:<ul><li>Decisions should be made based on facts and not by hierarchy levels? We sure think so!</li><li>We embrace giving and receiving feedback, testing and welcoming new ideas, as well as sharing our knowledge across the company.</li><li>You fail sometimes? Well, so do we! We’re all just human, let’s learn from our mistakes to improve in the future!</li><li>No matter who you love, where you’re from, who you pray to, whether you pee sitting down or standing up – we are a bunch of talented people who enjoy spending our time making a difference!</li></ul>Personal &amp; Professional Development:<ul><li>You'll have access to a dedicated learning budget within your department to support your growth, whether it's courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities that matter to you.</li><li>We partner with Likeminded, offering you private sessions with experts for your personal growth and mental health.</li><li>We frequently host internal workshops, allowing our teams to further develop their skills in different areas and enhancing collaboration across departments.</li></ul>Flexibility:<ul><li>We care about a healthy work/life balance. We not only function and support a fully remote setting but also offer the possibility to work from our beautiful office in the vibrant heart of Vienna – we love dogs, so feel free to bring your furry little buddy too 😊</li><li>We trust you to do the best job, so we don't care so much when you do it – you are able to self-organize.</li><li>You will also be invited to take part in our office weeks, happening three times a year, where you will have the chance to work side by side with your colleagues and enjoy the team-building events and on-site workshops</li></ul>…and much more! See https://careers.refurbed.com/ for further insights!</div>

Refurbed operates as an online marketplace for refurbished products in the german-speaking world. It sells renewed phones, laptops and tablets which are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more environmentally friendly than their brand-new, store-bought counterparts. Refurbed devices are renewed through a 40-step process, making them look like new and function like new. On top of that, each device comes with at least a 12-month guarantee. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.


Backend Engineer (f/m/x) - remote

<div>Founded in 2017, we're Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, active in 12 European countries, having surpassed €2Bn in GMV - all this while being profitable. With beautiful headquarters in Vienna, we have a remote-first culture and Refurbed’s 250 employees can also enjoy two months of workation per year. We’ve been recognized for three consecutive years as the Top DACH Employer by <a href="https://www.kununu.com/at/refurbed">Kununu. </a>Our mission is to empower customers to buy products up to 40% cheaper while making a substantial impact on reducing CO2 emissions - Join us to make consumption more sustainable!</div>We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable backend services that power Refurbed’s marketplace. You will work as part of one of our cross-functional product squads, collaborating closely with other engineers, product managers, designers, and business members to deliver robust, reliable, and high-performance solutions that enhance the experience of both our customers and our sellers.Our technology stack is built on proven, modern, and open-source technologies. On the backend, we primarily use Go, gRPC, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ. On the frontend, we leverage Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS to craft intuitive, responsive user interfaces. Our infrastructure runs on Google Cloud Platform, orchestrated with Kubernetes, ensuring reliability and scalability at every layer.WHO YOU ARE:<ul><li>You have 4+ years experience building scalable backend services in a modern production environment</li><li>You have experience with Go programming language</li><li>You understand relational database design and can write efficient SQL</li><li>You’re a self-starter with strong ownership, initiative, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate complex systems</li><li>You’re open-minded and communicate with clarity, directness, and respect</li><li>You value humility, are low-ego, and thrive in a collaborative, transparent culture</li><li>You have excellent English skills and you are based in a European time zone</li><li>You are curious and eager to experiment with new and better ways of developing software (new frameworks, the latest AI tools, or developing a new practice)</li><li>A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience is desired as it provides a strong foundation for tackling the complex challenges we work on.</li></ul>WHAT YOU'LL DO:<ul><li>Build, and maintain our core APIs and backend services</li><li>Actively participate in code reviews, and join pairing sessions</li><li>Integrate with third-party systems and APIs into our platform</li><li>Contribute to the design of new features and system components</li><li>Collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions</li><li>Occasionally propagate your backend changes to frontend (Vue.js)</li></ul><div>WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING WITH US:Our Culture and Values:<ul><li>Decisions should be made based on facts and not by hierarchy levels? We sure think so!</li><li>We embrace giving and receiving feedback, testing and welcoming new ideas, as well as sharing our knowledge across the company.</li><li>You fail sometimes? Well, so do we! We’re all just human, let’s learn from our mistakes to improve in the future!</li><li>No matter who you love, where you’re from, who you pray to, whether you pee sitting down or standing up – we are a bunch of talented people who enjoy spending our time making a difference!</li></ul>Personal &amp; Professional Development:<ul><li>You'll have access to a dedicated learning budget within your department to support your growth, whether it's courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities that matter to you.</li><li>We partner with Likeminded, offering you private sessions with experts for your personal growth and mental health.</li><li>We frequently host internal workshops, allowing our teams to further develop their skills in different areas and enhancing collaboration across departments.</li></ul>Flexibility:<ul><li>We care about a healthy work/life balance.&nbsp;We not only function and support a fully remote setting but also offer the possibility to work from our beautiful office in the vibrant heart of Vienna – we love dogs, so feel free to bring your furry little buddy too 😊</li><li>We trust you to do the best job, so we don't care so much when you do it – you are able to self-organize.</li><li>You will also be invited to take part in our office weeks, happening three times a year, where you will have the chance to work side by side with your colleagues and enjoy the team-building events and on-site workshops</li></ul>…and much more! See https://careers.refurbed.com/ for further insights!</div>

Backend Engineer (f/m/x) - remote

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