Backend Engineer

The role of Backend Engineer at QA involves enhancing the company's product offerings. QA is a leading tech training company, known for its extensive reach and impact in the UK and US. The company focuses on teaching critical AI, technology, and digital skills to help organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. The main day-to-day responsibilities include taking end-to-end ownership of product and feature delivery. This involves system design, backend architecture, and integration with the company's infrastructure. The role also requires ensuring the observability of shipped products and adhering to best practices for sustainable and efficient development. Additionally, the Backend Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers, to deliver new features quickly. They will also work closely with the SRE Team to ensure smooth deployments and effective error logging. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a solid background in coding with backend programming languages. Experience with Kotlin and/or Python is advantageous. Proficiency in relational databases and other types of databases, particularly PostgreSQL and Redis, is also required. Advanced knowledge of modern web patterns, such as RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL, is beneficial. Familiarity with distributed version control systems like Git (GitHub and/or Bitbucket) and cloud-oriented technologies, including Docker, AWS, or Azure, is also necessary. Experience with observability and troubleshooting in production, as well as a security-minded approach to development, is crucial. A good level of English proficiency, both spoken and written, is essential. Nice-to-have skills include a passion for or experience in e-learning projects. Hands-on experience building AI-powered features and running and monitoring AI products in production is also a strong bonus. The location in Mendrisio, Switzerland, offers a beautiful setting with easy commuting options from nearby cities like Milan, Como, Varese, or Lugano. The company provides a hybrid remote working policy and supports relocation, making it an attractive option for those looking to move to this part of Europe. The team at QA is highly skilled and offers numerous opportunities for growth and development, with a focus on personal and professional growth. What the role asks for: - Experience with backend programming languages - Experience with relational databases - Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis - Experience with modern web patterns - Experience with distributed version control systems - Experience with cloud technologies - Experience with observability and troubleshooting - Good English skills - Experience with AI tools in the development process