Senior Backend Developer

Finally, a position that offers top-level coding challenges connected to a product that truly makes a positive difference in people's lives. As a Senior Backend Developer at MyHeritage, you’ll leverage the latest backend technologies and grow your skills designing, implementing, and finding solutions for the server side of our platform. You’ll enjoy a friendly, informal, and creative atmosphere in one of Israel's most exciting companies, with many opportunities for personal and professional growth. You’ll work with continuous integration and deployment using a unique Agile methodology in which every team member makes a difference. Join the team and play a key role in revamping our online platform enjoyed by tens of millions of users worldwide. What you bring B.Sc. in computer science or software engineering 6+ years of experience in server-side development Extensive knowledge in OOD, architectural and design patterns Self-directed, ambitious, team player, and a strong communicator Experienced with: NoSQL/Relational databases Experience in AWS or other cloud based environment Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture Experienced with large scale environments Experience with Spark / Big Data technologies - advantage Experience with batch / stream processing - advantage What else Continuous integration and deployment Experienced with large scale performance challenges Good understanding of Agile concepts About MyHeritage MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage gives users the joy of discovering their past and empowering their future. MyHeritage is the most popular DNA test and family history service in Europe. Since 2020, MyHeritage is also home to the world’s most advanced AI technologies for repairing, enhancing, colorizing, and animating historical photos. Learn more at www.myheritage.com . See what it’s like to work at MyHeritage on www.glassdoor.com . Benefits at MyHeritage Our employees enjoy a range of benefits to enhance work-life balance and well-being: Hybrid work model Modern, beautiful office in Or Yehuda with shuttle service from Tel Aviv and employee parking (for our Or Yehuda employees) On-site gym and pilates classes Dog-friendly office Well-stocked kitchens and a monthly meal allowance Fully funded supplemental health insurance #LI-Hybrid