About the job
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to become a vital member of our Main Application Team (MAT). In this influential role, you will be instrumental in designing and enhancing the backend systems that drive Rossum’s primary product, facilitating complex document processing workflows and extensive data flows utilized by our global customers.
This position transcends mere implementation; our engineers understand that technical debt and scalability are challenges we must tackle. We are looking for you to help define those solutions. You will collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, and other Backend teams to implement features that effectively balance immediate requirements with long-term maintainability.
What You'll Do
As a key contributor to our backend initiatives, you will oversee daily operations while identifying strategic enhancements to ensure our systems remain reliable and easy to develop upon.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services and APIs for Rossum’s core platform.
Taking ownership of significant backend features or components from conception to production.
Writing high-quality, thoroughly tested code with a persistent focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
Collaborating across departments, engaging in code reviews to provide constructive feedback and working closely with Frontend and Product teams.
Proactively identifying and addressing performance, reliability, and operational challenges to foster technical excellence.
Who You Are
We are looking for a straightforward problem solver who is not afraid to question assumptions. You should possess:
Robust professional experience in backend engineering within a production environment.
Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language) with a solid grasp of relational databases.
A blend of hands-on execution and strategic thinking, particularly in designing REST APIs and managing backend services.
Familiarity with AI coding tools and a proven history of driving features through their complete lifecycle.

