Lead Backend Engineer
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Location
Berlin, Germany
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
10+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
14h ago
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Summary
This role involves leading a team of engineers to build highly scalable backend solutions for an enterprise commerce platform. The Lead Backend Engineer will define architectural decisions, mentor the team, and collaborate with product and QA to deliver state-of-the-art products in an agile, international environment.
SCAYLE is one of the fastest-growing enterprise commerce platforms in the world, enabling brands and retailers to realize their D2C ambitions. SCAYLE stands for innovation, international collaboration, and a strong focus on data. We believe that stepping outside of our comfort zone and making bold decisions is key to growing both professionally and personally. Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, we approach them as opportunities to find better solutions. We work in an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, and continuous development. What drives us is the shared motivation to make an impact and actively shape the future of eCommerce.
Responsibilities:
Build complex, highly scalable technical solutions in close collaboration with the Tech Lead and Product Lead/Product Manager.
Define architectural decisions and ensure the delivery of reliable, state-of-the-art products.
Lead and mentor a world-class team of engineers, collaborating with Product Managers, QAs, and Designers to ship new components and features.
Champion best practices in agentic engineering, efficiently leveraging modern AI tooling.
Work within a dynamic, international, and agile environment (SCRUM/Kanban) characterized by flat hierarchies and very short decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
Experience: 10+ years total, with at least 5-6 years as a Backend Developer
Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring
5-6+ years of extensive experience in modern backend web development, particularly with PHP 8+ in scalable, high-load environments
Proven expertise in frameworks like Symfony and Laravel, adhering to best practices for building scalable applications
Strong experience with MySQL and Redis
Solid understanding of engineering principles and software architecture, including an event-driven approach
Experience with infrastructure and cloud technologies including Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, and managing deployment pipelines (e.g., GitLab or similar tools)
Fluent English communication skills
Golang experience is a plus
Experience with Generative AI (GenAI) or similar technologies is a plus
Main Benefits:
Flexible working times
40% discount on our ABOUT YOU online shop
Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
Language courses (German & English)
Free sports courses & reduced price for Wellpass membership
Subsidized public transportation ticket
Free choice of hardware and operating system (Mac, Windows, Linux) also for private usage
Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
International working environment and English as company language
Agile work environment and cross-functional teams
Dog-friendly office
Professional training
Company pension plan
Help in relocation and VISA process
A Place Where You Can Be You
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.
Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.
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10+ years
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ABOUT YOU SE & Co. KG
Team size
Growing team
Location
Berlin, Germany
SCAYLE is one of the fastest-growing enterprise commerce platforms in the world, enabling brands and retailers to realize their D2C ambitions. SCAYLE stands for innovation, international collaboration, and a strong focus on data. We believe that stepping outside of our comfort zone and making bold decisions is key to growing both professionally and personally. Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, we approach them as opportunities to find better solutions. We work in an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, and continuous development. What drives us is the shared motivation to make an impact and actively shape the future of eCommerce.
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Lead Backend Engineer
Berlin, Germany • Full Time