Senior Backend Developer / Tech Lead (Russian and English speaker)

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📍 Russian Federation
💰 EUR 40,000 - 50,000 / annual
📅 Posted 2026-08-15 · via Himalayas
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We're looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer with a strong backend focus to lead one of the most impactful transitions in our company's history: consolidating 15 Shopify stores into a unified, scalable, appfirst architecture. This isn't a maintenance role. You'll shape technical direction, work directly with product and business, and have real ownership from day one. What You'll Work O

- Design and build scalable backend systems on AWS • Centralize user authentication and order management across multiple Shopify stores • Integrate legacy systems into a unified app-based architecture • Contribute to the Breeze mobile app ecosystem

- Lead key initiatives including: o Multi-store order management consolidation o AI chatbot integration (SuperChat) o Dynamic bundle builder for multi-destination travel • Leverage AI tools daily to accelerate development and problemsolving

- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, and partner teams Tech Stack

- Cloud: AWS • eCommerce: Shopify (multi-store)

- Data & Marketing: PostHog, Klaviyo • AI Tools: GitHub Copilot, Claude, Lovable

- APIs: eSIM Go API and third-party integrations Engineering Culture We're AI-first by default, not as a buzzword, but as a daily practice. GitHub Copilot and Claude are part of our standard workflow. We move fast, ship continuously, and trust our engineers to make decisions.

Requirements

What We're Looking For • 5+ years of full-stack development experience

- Strong backend expertise (~70% backend / 30% frontend split)

- Proven ability to thrive in startup or high-growth environments

- Solid understanding of scalable architectures and API design

- Hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools

- eCommerce or Shopify experience is a strong plus

- Independent, ownership-driven mindset — you don't wait to be told what to do Soft Skills That Matter!

- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-changing priorities

- Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams

- Collaborative, low-ego, high-impact Why Join Now • Targeting 40–50% business growth this year

- Transitioning from acquisition-only to retention-driven growth • Moving from website-first to app-first within 6 months

- Small team → direct impact on product and technical direction

- Work with cutting-edge AI tools as a core part of your workflow Benefits & Perks:

- Full-time permanent role, based remotely

• Competitive salary (40-50K)
• Fast-growing international company
• Work with top talent across the globe

- Direct influence on product features and user experience

- Ownership, autonomy, and professional growth • A great, supportive team to work with

- The possibility to develop an innovative product in a new market within an international context

• Private health insurance
• 500 euros trainee budget

- English/Spanish classes • Very cool projects with the latest and high-end technology

• International experience

- A comfortable office based in the city center of Valencia, next to the metro stop

• Full remote work

- Nice social environment with a game room, joint lunches, drinks, and regular parties

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