
Senior Backend Engineer (AI Powered), Europe at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Storyblok. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (AI Powered) in Europe.. We are seeking a skilled and versatile Senior Backend Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team focused on building a cutting-edge, AI-powered content management platform. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. You will collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and fellow engineers to implement backend solutions that power AI-driven features and handle data-intensive workflows. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment, embraces new technologies, and takes ownership of delivering production-ready systems. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on digital content experiences for global clients and to grow within a forward-thinking, innovative engineering culture.. Accountabilities. . Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems, primarily using Ruby on Rails, with opportunities to work with Python, Rust, or Elixir.. . Optimize APIs, data models, and queries using PostgreSQL and other storage solutions, ensuring high performance and scalability.. . Develop and maintain data workflows across relational, NoSQL, or vector databases to support AI-driven features.. . Integrate AI-powered services and features, ensuring production readiness, maintainability, and scalability.. . Implement automated testing and continuous improvement practices to ensure reliability, security, and code quality.. . Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.. . Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and actively contribute to team knowledge-sharing and documentation.. . Troubleshoot production issues and proactively improve backend systems to enhance user experience.. . . 7+ years of relevant backend engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred.. . Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.. . Strong experience with at least one major backend framework (Ruby on Rails preferred; FastAPI, Flask, Express are a plus).. . Proficiency with PostgreSQL and familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, Weaviate).. . Experience with automated testing frameworks (RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices.. . Solid understanding of design patterns, OOP, algorithms, and data structures.. . Knowledge of tools like Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents.. . Experience with RESTful services, microservices, and optionally GraphQL.. . Proficiency with Git, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and modern development workflows.. . Familiarity with AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is a plus.. . Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills in a collaborative remote environment.. . Confident, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a high-performing engineering team.. . Company Location: United Kingdom.