Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable systems — you've designed and implemented robust backend services that handle high loads and complex data processing tasks. You have a strong understanding of web scraping and automation technologies, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript — you've built and maintained applications using these technologies, ensuring high performance and reliability. You are comfortable working with AWS infrastructure and have experience optimizing cloud-based services for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You are a problem solver at heart — you enjoy tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions to improve system performance. Your experience with distributed systems has equipped you with the skills to debug and resolve issues effectively, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience.

You value open-source contributions and are excited about working in a company that shares this ethos. You understand the importance of community and collaboration in software development, and you actively seek opportunities to contribute to projects that benefit others.

What you'll do

Join Apify's team to enhance their core web scraping and automation infrastructure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features that improve user experience and system capabilities. Your role will involve addressing scalability challenges as the company grows, ensuring that the infrastructure can handle increasing loads efficiently.

You will participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement within the team. Collaborating with product managers and designers, you'll help translate user needs into technical solutions that drive the company's mission forward.

Your contributions will directly impact the development of tools that automate web tasks, making life easier for users and enabling them to focus on more valuable activities. You'll also have the opportunity to work on exciting projects involving AI and automation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with web technologies.

What we offer

At Apify, you will enjoy a vibrant work culture that values creativity and innovation. We provide a generous hardware budget to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed. Enjoy free lunches when you're in the office, along with unlimited coffee and snacks to keep you energized throughout the day. We also offer a Multisport card for fitness enthusiasts and opportunities for team-building activities, including ping-pong and foosball leagues.

Join us in Prague, where you can experience the beauty of the city while working on cutting-edge technology that makes a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we value diverse perspectives and are excited to see what you can bring to our team.