Platform Engineer - Backend

Salary Competitive

Are you ready to shape the future of app development?

Appfarm is challenging the principles of how great software should be made by delivering a cutting-edge technology for software creation. Our product, Appfarm Create, empowers users to build advanced software tailored to their needs without a single line of code, and only with the help of a web browser.

Now, we’re seeking a Platform Engineer with backend specialization who will play a crucial role in further architecting the backbone of our platform. If you’re passionate about pioneering technology and ready to embark on an exciting journey of innovation, Appfarm could be the place for you!

What can we offer you?

A unique opportunity for a vital role in a tech scale-up.
A company seeking to create the next big thing in software, and enthusiastic colleagues with the ability to execute.
Competitive compensation and stock option plan.
A hybrid work setup and flexible working hours.
Offices at Rebel – the new center of excellence for tech in Norway, with the best employee restaurant in Oslo.
Amazing colleagues and an open and inclusive work environment.
Awesome yearly company retreats, cottage trips, and lots of social events.

Your main task and areas of responsibility will be:

Develop and maintain our platform and backend services.
Design, build and deploy new services in the platform.
Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in our backend solutions.
Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to improve system architecture.

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

Solid experience and skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
Proficiency in system architecture and DevOps practices.
Passion for building scalable services with a security-first approach.
Previous experience with complex applications and product development will be considered a plus.
Strong interest in the tech scale-up environment with a drive to dive into the no-code domain.
You live in Norway/Østlandet or are planning to relocate here.
You have strong skills in English and can communicate in a Scandinavian language.

To develop innovative technology, you need a diverse and multidisciplinary team with different backgrounds and experience. If you want to be part of an adventure building Appfarm to the next level, we look forward to receiving your application. Please attach a short resume preferably with examples on previous work experiences/projects.

Any questions? Please contact Malin Haglund (Head of Talent) at malin@appfarm.io

For more information or questions please contact us at malin@appfarm.io

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free lunch

Enjoy a free catered lunch with your colleagues, every day.

Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

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Working at
Appfarm

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At Appfarm, our mission is to enable anyone to build exceptional digital solutions as fast and hassle-free as possible. We have commercialized a unique cloud-based development platform where you create, launch and manage business software 10x faster than previously possible, without using a single line of code. With drag & drop components and one-click deploy in the cloud, creating powerful digital experiences for web, tablet and mobile devices has never been easier. We are a diverse and multidisciplinary team of around 40 employees with a passion for no-code and changing the nature of digital transformation, but we're growing quickly. Our offices are located at Rebel, the new center of excellence for tech in Norway, with the best employee restaurant in Oslo. Working at Appfarm comes with the following four things: 💟 A healthy and happy work environment where everyone is respected, welcomed and included. We encourage knowledge sharing between departments, and have monthly events where we get the possibility to learn from and praise each others work. 🚀 Career development. We do everything we can to ensure the happiness and professional growth of our employees. We are still a small company that is quickly developing, meaning that there is a lot of room for you to shape your own career by taking on responsibilities in areas that you are interested in. 🎉 A lot of social events where we get to do fun things together! We have four major annual events (summer party, christmas table, cabin trip, and trip abroad), but we also do smaller things in between. ↔️ Flexibility. We believe that our employees know best when and in what surroundings they are most productive, and trust that the work get done without micromanaging your schedule. We are also firm believers in putting family before work when needed, and generally avoid scheduling meetings outside our core business hours between 9-15.