About Catawiki
Your gateway to unique online auctions
Key Highlights
- Over 100,000 unique items auctioned weekly
- $274.8 million raised in Series C funding
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Expert-verified listings ensure quality and pricing
Catawiki is a leading online auction platform headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in unique items such as rare coins, antiques, and vintage cars. With over 100,000 curated objects auctioned weekly, Catawiki combines expert valuation and verification to ensure quality and proper pri...
π Benefits
Catawiki offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees enjoy generous PTO, parental leave, and opportuniti...
π Culture
Catawiki fosters a culture of expertise and quality, emphasizing the importance of in-house specialists who curate and verify auction items. The compa...
Overview
Catawiki is hiring a Backend Engineer to support their mission of delivering the best experience across their platforms. You'll work with Java and Spring to build scalable products for search, bidding, and logistics. This position requires experience in backend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in backend engineering, with experience in building scalable and maintainable systems. You are proficient in Java and Spring, and you understand the intricacies of REST APIs and how to design them effectively. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working in Agile teams, where you can contribute to product innovations that enhance user experience.
You are comfortable with high-scale challenges, having dealt with systems that handle significant traffic and numerous transactions. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you can navigate complex technical challenges with ease. You are open to feedback and eager to learn, always looking for ways to improve both your skills and the products you work on.
What you'll do
As a Backend Engineer at Catawiki, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on enhancing the platform's capabilities. You will work on various verticals, including Demand, Supply, and Fulfilment, contributing to the development of features that improve search and discovery, bidding processes, and logistics management. Your role will involve designing and implementing backend services that are robust and efficient, ensuring they can handle high traffic and numerous auctions.
You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to create seamless user experiences. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, maintainable code, conducting code reviews, and participating in Agile ceremonies. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems to enhance performance and reliability.
What we offer
Catawiki offers a vibrant work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on unique projects that make a real impact in the marketplace for special objects. We value diversity and sustainability, and we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of our platform.
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