Backend Engineer

Company Description

Ajobthing is a successful start-up that aims to deliver products that solve recruitment problems using cutting edge software, the world wide web, mobile and innovative marketing.

We are result-oriented and welcome fail-fast mentality, ever willing to try out fresh ideas. When others may ask “Why?”, we choose to ask “Why not?”. We encourage a spirit of collaboration, celebrate the success of colleagues and practice picking each other up when we inevitably fall. We frown upon office politics, self-centeredness and discrimination. Bureaucracy slows down many companies, so here we built one that practices simple, lean and efficient processes.

Last but not least, we define success based on the value we create for our users.
- Lead the design and development of scalable and efficient backend systems using Node.js.
- Implement and maintain Elasticsearch-based solutions for efficient data indexing, searching, and retrieval.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to store and retrieve data efficiently.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the backend systems, ensuring optimal response times.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to understand and address business requirements.
- Communicate effectively with team members and provide status updates on project progress.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 years experience as Backend
- Strong expertise in Elasticsearch, including query optimization, index management, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Node.js and Java for backend development.
- Experience with database design and management, both SQL and NoSQL.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in a dynamic environment.

Additional information
- Salary range 8-15mio
- Annual leave, sick leave, special leave.
- **Performance rewards**:

- Laptop & supporting hardware will be provided.
- Casual Attire.
- Medical Claims
- Optical & Dental benefits
- Education benefit
- Attendance bonus
- Sport benefit
- Challenging yet exciting tasks and target, working in international team.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sleman: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- S1 (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Back End Developer: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)