Senior Backend Engineer (Developer Productivity & Platform Engineering team)

WELCOME TO OLX

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otomoto, Property24.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.

Note before applying: This is a remote position, you can work from anywhere in Poland. Currently, we are not considering candidates not physically based in Poland. You can choose between Poznan and Warsaw offices if you prefer working from the office.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our talented team. As a key member of our technology division, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity of software developers and engineers within our organization. You will collaborate with development teams to identify areas for improvement and then implement those changes. This may involve developing new tools and processes or refining existing ones.

Technical skills and tools you should have for this role:

Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in your development environment (e.g., Java, Kotlin)Knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies and workflowsFamiliarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python)Development Workflow OptimizationExperience in setting up and maintaining development environments, including containerization tools like Docker and orchestration systems like KubernetesBest practices and tools of Monitoring and ObservabilityExperience with logging systems, application performance monitoring (APM), and alerting mechanismsExcellent knowledge and experience across the Testing PyramidAbility to efficiently work with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and pain points in the development process

What you should know in terms of metrics and measurement:

Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) for developer productivity and how to measure themBest practices and tools of Security and ComplianceScalability and InfrastructureUnderstanding of how to scale developer tools and infrastructure to support growing teams and codebasesExperience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities

Reduce build times and improve feedback loops for developersAutomate repetitive tasks and streamline development processesDevelop strategies for improving test coverage and reliabilityAdvocate for and implement best practices in code quality, review processes, and documentationEducate and support developers on productivity tools and practicesStay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools, and assess how they can be leveraged to enhance productivityEnsure that productivity tools and practices comply with regulatory and company policies

What We Will Offer You

Base salary and an annual bonus: 15%Work with and impact all OLX websites around the worldTrain and conference budget and free access to Udemy coursesA benefits package with 300 points on the Mybenefit platform per month, private medical care provided by PZU Zdrowie, Ask Henry services, and much moreEquipment you might need and a company mobile phone100% remote work (and the possibility to work from our offices in Poznan and Warsaw)

Why join OLX?

At OLX, we invest in ourselves and each other to reach our full potential. We avoid bureaucracy and empower our teams to innovate; with opportunities, training, and leadership behaviors a key focus for all. Our commitment to inclusion ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions. And, we combine the spirit and agility of a startup with our global scale and the backing of Prosus, one of the largest consumer internet groups in the world.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

At OLX, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

If you are excited about this role, and your past experiences do not align perfectly with every criteria asked for in the job description, we would still like you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities across the business, and we'd like to hear from you.

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Key Skills

• Backend
• Terraform