Backend Engineer

Listed as a remote role based in Central Athens, Attiki, Greece. SHOPFLIX is the fastest-growing online marketplace, launched in 2021, with a bold vision to redefine e-commerce in Greece. We’re on a mission to connect people with the products they love - faster, easier, and more affordably - while helping local businesses thrive through smart technology and seamless logistics. At SHOPFLIX, we’re not just building a platform - we’re building the future of e-commerce. We value agility, creativity and a customer-first mindset. Our culture is driven by innovation, inclusivity where every voice matters and every role drives real impact. 🎯 The Mission At Shopflix , we are not just moving boxes; we are building the smartest marketplace in Greece. We’re looking for a Backend Engineer (Mid Level) to help us build and improve core marketplace services while growing your expertise in distributed systems at scale. 🧩 What You Will Do Develop and maintain backend services in Python or Go Build and extend APIs supporting marketplace domains (products, pricing, orders, merchants) Contribute to event-driven and asynchronous processing systems Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Collaborate with Product, Data, and Frontend teams to ship features Improve reliability and performance under guidance from senior engineers ✅ Requirements 2–4 years of backend engineering experience Experience in Python or Go (open to learning the other) Experience building and maintaining APIs Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar) Strong fundamentals in data structures, concurrency, and system design basics Willingness to learn and grow in distributed systems 🌟 Nice to Have Exposure to microservices or event-driven systems Experience with Docker Basic familiarity with observability concepts Interest in high-scale or marketplace platforms 🎁 What We Offer Hybrid working model Competitive compensation package The opportunity to work in a high-traffic environment (millions of users) where your code impacts the Greek e-commerce market daily. A modern, agile work environment (Tribes & Chapters) with zero bureaucracy. Access to training programs and skill-development tools 📩 Ready to make an impact? If you have vision, passion, and a tech mindset, send us your CV and join the team that is redefining online shopping in Greece. Show more Show less Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet