Backend Software Engineer (Search & Content Distribution) - €40.000 - €60.000 A Year
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Shopfully in Roma
We are the platform turning browsing into shopping. We connect 200 million shoppers with deals they love while boosting local sales for hundreds of top retailers and brands.We help consumers save time and money while making smart shopping decisions, and we support retailers and brands in engaging customers from online research to in-store purchases.Ready to spark your growth with us?WHO WE LOOK FOREvery day, millions of shoppers rely on our applications to discover relevant content and make smarter shopping decisions.As a Software Engineer, you will join a team responsible for distributing content to shopper-facing applications, with a primary focus on search.The team owns services that must efficiently handle large volumes of content and high request traffic, ensuring fast, reliable, and relevant search experiences. You will work on backend systems that power content discovery, using OpenSearch as our search engine, and contribute to building scalable and performant services.You will be part of a collaborative engineering team, working closely with Product and technical leadership, while also mentoring more junior engineers and contributing to the team's technical growth.WHAT YOU WILL DOYour responsibilities will focus on backend development, system design, and reliability, with opportunities to influence both day-to-day execution and longer-term technical direction.Here are some examples of what you will work on:Develop new features and improvements for backend services that power content distribution and searchContribute to the design and evolution of systems handling large volumes of shopper requests and contentWork on search-related features and performance optimizations using OpenSearchPlan, estimate, and deliver features and bug fixes that provide clear business valueBreak down large features and projects into manageable tasks that can be distributed across the teamIdentify and address performance issues in production systemsFix bugs and refactor code to improve maintainability and reusability of internal and open-source packagesModularize and abstract code to improve scalability and reuseDesign and write automated unit and integration testsParticipate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and enforcing best practicesContribute ideas to the team's technical roadmap through hands-on development experienceParticipate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure reliabilityCollaborate with Product Owners and technical leaders to refine requirements for upcoming featuresMentor Junior, Intern, and Co-op developers,
helping grow their technical capabilitiesWHAT YOU WILL NEEDBackend & Software Engineering2–5 years of backend or full-stack development experienceExperience working with relational databases or other data storage mechanismsProven ability to ship quality code and deliver high-quality features in productionSolid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Working knowledge of design patterns and how to apply them to real-world systemsExperience contributing to the design of backend systems and servicesAbility to plan and estimate work for features and bug fixesQuality, Performance & ReliabilityExperience writing automated unit tests and integration testsAbility to debug, refactor, and improve existing codebasesAwareness of performance, scalability, and reliability considerations in backend systemsWillingness to participate in on-call rotations and support production systemsWays of WorkingExperience working in collaborative engineering teamsComfortable giving and receiving feedback through code reviewsHigh growth mindset, with a desire to continuously improve yourself, the team, and the systems you work onAt our company, we value diversity and actively encourage it — we believe a variety of perspectives and backgrounds makes us stronger. We focus on potential rather than on having a "perfect" CV. If this role excites you and you believe you could grow into it — even if you don't tick every single box in the requirements — we'd love to hear from you!NICE TO HAVE** **Experience with GolangExperience working with OpenSearch or similar search technologiesHands-on experience with AWSBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceSALARY RANGE : €40,000 - €60,000 fixed gross salary per yearLOCATIONWhile we have offices all around the globe, you can agevolazioni from our flexible hybrid model, empowering you to work where you're most effective.Remote available from Italy, Spain and Poland.WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SHOPFULLYAn opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational companyA vibrant, informal, and inclusive work environmentWe champion autonomy, flexibility, and a hybrid work model, empowering you to own your workAccess to learning opportunities and regular feedback sessionsEnjoy our central, modern offices featuring fresh snacks, coffee (including vegan options!), and ergonomic setupsEngage in meaningful team events: offsites, happy hours, company parties and celebrations that unite us beyond daily tasksWe provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace,
wherever you areBenefit from additional country-specific advantages based on local contracts and practicesWHO WE AREWe're a team of 450 people (and counting!), from 30 different nationalities. We're on a mission to innovate, and we believe the key to that is seeing the world through a variety of perspectives. That's why building a more diverse team, as well as bringing in even more talent, is so important for us.TO FEEL AT HOME IN SHOPFULLY YOU NEEDProgress Over Perfection: We move forward. Always. In a fast-moving world, speed with purpose beats certainty without action. Momentum matters—not for its own sake, but because it drives results.Clarity Through Transparency: We bring each other along. We work in teams, not silos. Transparency gives context, and context enables action. That means we share decisions early, publish work in progress, and document outcomes so others can learn, move faster, and build better.Learn Loudly: We grow by doing and by daring. Big bets unlock big breakthroughs. But real innovation demands risk, and risk always carries the possibility of failure. That's not a flaw. It's the price of ambition.Challenge with Empathy: We speak up, even when it's hard—because candor shows care, and leads to better outcomes. Listening deeply is how we grow. Disagreeing openly is how we build trust.Always Build Better: We are builders—of products, systems, and ideas. But more than that, we are builders of better. Better has no finish line. It's a mindset.If you choose to apply for this specific job position and submit your application, which may include personal data such as your identifying details, contact information, curriculum vitae, cover letter, professional qualifications, and/or employment history, please be informed that your data may be shared with our Affiliates*, including Offerista Group GmbH and Flipp Operations Inc. The aforementioned entities will act as joint controllers for the limited purpose of intra-group sharing related to the evaluation of candidates' applications. This means that your data may be processed by the Affiliate to assess your application and, if deemed suitable, to contact you regarding potential employment opportunities. However, please note that from the moment an Affiliate initiates direct contact with you and engages in any further processing of your personal data beyond the initial intra-group sharing for evaluation purposes, such Affiliate shall act as an independent data controller. In such cases, the processing of your personal data will be subject to the specific privacy policies that can be found* Affiliates shall mean any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with ShopFully SpA and its affiliates' subsidiaries, meaning any entity which is directly or indirectly controlled by the Affiliates.#J-18808-Ljbffr