Storyblok · 3 months ago
Senior Backend Engineer (AI Feature Builder), Europe
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expStoryblok is a headless CMS that empowers marketers and developers to create and deliver structured and consistent content across various platforms. We are seeking a talented and adaptable Senior Backend Engineer to join our Product Engineering team, where you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our CMS platform, focusing on scalable server-side solutions and integrating AI-driven features.
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Responsibilities
Drive the next generation of Storyblok’s customer-facing products and features by building scalable and reliable backend systems using modern technologies (primarily Ruby on Rails, additional experience in other programming languages, like Python, Rust, or Elixir valued)
Contribute to the performance and scalability of our APIs, optimizing queries and data models with PostgreSQL and other storage systems
Design and implement data workflows that may involve relational, NoSQL, or vector databases depending on project needs
Collaborate on integrating AI-driven features and services, ensuring production readiness, scalability, and maintainability
Implement automated testing as part of development workflows and ensure continuous improvements to performance, security, and reliability
Develop a thorough understanding of our codebase and domain, share knowledge proactively with colleagues, and contribute to documentation
Proactively address bugs and production issues for our customers balancing speed with quality
Work closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions
Actively participate in thoughtful code reviews and mentor more junior engineers in an open, respectful, and empathetic manner
Act as a strong team player, helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer, with at least 3+ years in Ruby on Rails preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience with at least one major backend framework (e.g., Ruby on Rails preferred; FastAPI, Flask, or Express is a plus)
Experience with PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL or vector databases (e.g., Qdrant, Pinecone, or Weaviate) is a plus
Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, PyTest, Jest) and CI/CD best practices
Solid understanding of design patterns, development best practices, object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
Knowledge of tools such as Redis, Sidekiq, Memcached, or equivalents
Experience with RESTful services and microservices; exposure to GraphQL is a plus
Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP or Azure a plus)
Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean code
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a collaborative, remote-first environment
Confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to Storyblok's growth as part of a high-performing team
Preferred
Experience across multiple backend languages and frameworks, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails (our primary backend framework)
Experience in Python, Node.js, or similar
Exposure to AI-driven features, modern databases, or data-intensive workflows
Familiarity with modern AI/ML services or data-intensive workflows is desirable
Benefits
Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity). Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding
Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays
Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers
As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules
An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals
Company
Storyblok
Storyblok is a content management system that specializes in the management of content experiences.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$138.09MKey Investors
Brighton Park CapitalMubadala Capital Ventures3VC
2024-06-04Series C· $80.09M
2022-05-17Series B· $47M
2021-02-03Series A· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Dominik Angerer
CEO, Co-Founder
Alexander Feiglstorfer
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-13
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