Senior Backend Engineer, AI Feature Builder

Role Overview

• Own and deliver complex backend features and services using modern technologies (primarily Ruby on Rails; experience in other languages such as Python, Rust, or Elixir is valued).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable APIs and backend logic that ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
• Take responsibility for the performance and scalability of your team’s backend systems, optimizing queries and data models using PostgreSQL and other storage systems.
• Write clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code that follows established engineering standards and best practices.
• Implement and maintain automated tests as part of development workflows, contributing to continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve bugs and production issues, balancing speed and quality while minimizing customer impact.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and upholding high engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
• Develop a strong understanding of the backend codebase and domain, contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support and mentor mid-level and junior engineers within the team, fostering a collaborative and respectful engineering culture.
• Take initiative to unblock teammates, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred.
• Strong experience with at least one major backend framework (Ruby on Rails preferred; FastAPI, Flask, Express, or similar frameworks are a plus).
• Experience with PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, or Weaviate) is a plus.
• Knowledge of tools such as Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents.
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is desirable.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices.
• Solid understanding of design patterns, development best practices, object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with RESTful services and microservices; exposure to GraphQL is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure a plus).
• Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a remote-first organization.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and motivation to contribute meaningfully to Storyblok’s growth as part of a high-performing team.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrates AI literacy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and quality of work while applying sound judgment and critical thinking.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Elixir
• Flask
• Google Cloud Platform
• GraphQL
• Jest
• Microservices
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• Python
• Redis
• RSpec
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• Rust

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals