Senior Backend Engineer

Salary Competitive

We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer!

Videoly is a market-leading ecommerce content management platform. We’re on a path to become the global go-to content hub for online retailers and brands.

As part of our ambitious growth journey, we’re looking for a backend developer to join our team, preferably in Helsinki, but working from EMEA time zones will also be considered.

What you'll do

Videoly operates at the intersection of e-commerce automation and multimedia technology. We provide a platform that dynamically bridges product content with online retail ecosystems with the aim to enhance digital shopping experiences.

As a Senior Backend Engineer building the Videoly product, you'll be working on:

  • Developing the best e-commerce content delivery platform that processes millions of data points daily

  • Building our API ecosystem that integrates with digital asset management systems and e-commerce platforms

  • Contributing to our automated video integration infrastructure that connects product videos to relevant PDPs across thousands of online stores

  • Implementing performance analytics systems

  • Ensuring tangible business outcomes for our customers

What you'll bring

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in web development, including strong backend experience (Node.js/TypeScript/Next.js)

  • Experience working with different databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch)

  • Solid understanding of how distributed systems are built and web technologies in general

  • Knowledge of application design, development patterns, and principles, along with the ability to apply them

  • Experience and willingness to write automated tests

  • Experience architecting applications on AWS infrastructure; knowledge of IaC tools is a big plus (Terraform, Terragrunt)

  • Proficient English speaker

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and their root causes

  • Ability and willingness to take ownership

  • A great team player who shares their work with teammates and collaborates to solve big problems

  • A can-do attitude and eagerness to develop yourself

With us, you get

  • We believe in empowered product teams—our developers are deeply involved in defining solutions and deciding how to build them.

  • Hybrid employment opportunity at our Helsinki office or remote work on a contractor basis from a different location.

  • A possibility to enter our option plan that allows employees to share in the company’s success.

  • The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, supportive team that celebrates your success.

We're looking for a great match – for both of us

If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Head of People, Anna, at anna@videoly.co. (Please note: Due to data privacy legislation, we cannot accept applications or resumes via email.)

Submit your application today—we’re eager to find the right fit! The sooner, the better.

For more information or questions please contact us at anna@videoly.co

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Skill development
Skill development

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Working at
Videoly

Videoly is a market-leading ecommerce content management platform. We’re on a path to become the global go-to content hub for online retailers and brands. But Videoly is so much more than a platform for seamlessly flowing product content. Combined with our vast ecommerce expertise is a mindset where humanity and technology coexist and where a thriving business can still have a heart. At our very core is a people-centric company culture devoted to creating the most supportive and inspiring work life.

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