Software Engineer, II, Backend
Ghent, BelgiumFull-TimeMid-levelBackend
In this role, you will:
- Design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power innovative features within Tinder
- Partner with the engineering, product and design team(s) to influence the roadmap and product development of the Tinder App and services
- Monitor system health, maintain critical services and lead improvements across the backend pillar
- Learn from and mentor passionate and innovative teammates
You’ll need:
- At least 2 years of industry work experience
- Proficiency in a backend language such as TypeScript or Java
- Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Hands-on experience designing and building distributed systems handling high volumes of traffic
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based coding assistants) to boost productivity
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to collaborate with stakeholders who are located in different time zones.
Nice to have:
- Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra
- Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark
- Experience with Agile development methodology and CI/CD
- Experience with Docker containers
Who are you:
- A strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to learn and improve
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams
- Adaptable and positive in a fast-changing, agile environment
As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
- Investment in your wellness: Group Insurance, Hospital Insurance & access to mental health support
- Paid Emergency Days
- 100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family-forming benefits
- Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development
- Meal vouchers, Internet at Home, Phone Subscription
- Free subscription to Tinder Platinum
