Backend Engineer

Join one of our platform teams and help us build the foundations and integrations that power Productboard – a one-of-a-kind product management system used by 5000+ global companies.
You will work on technically interesting and high-impact areas like Public APIs, integrations with third-party systems, automations, notifications, permissions, and more.
As a mid-level engineer (IC2), you'll take end-to-end ownership of well-scoped features, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers in a cross-functional team setup. You'll contribute to shaping how our product connects to the outside world while scaling its core capabilities.
We value strong Kotlin or Java skills, a practical mindset, and a sense of ownership. If you enjoy solving real problems, working iteratively, and focusing on delivering value, you'll feel at home here. And if you're excited about using AI tools to speed up development and boost productivity, you'll have plenty of room to experiment.
This role is primarily based in our Prague or Brno office with an office-centric hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities As a Backend Engineer (IC2), you will:
Own small to medium-sized features end-to-end; from technical breakdown to deployment and post-release monitoring.Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to clarify requirements and suggest pragmatic solutions.Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that a new teammate could easily understand and extend. You leave the codebase better than you found it.Identify and execute small, pragmatic refactoring opportunities to address localized tech debt within your project's scope.Write basic design notes for the features you build, clarifying your approach and key decisions for the rest of the team.Participate in code reviews, offering helpful, constructive feedback to peers.
Requirements2+ years of engineering experience building customer-facing products or internal platformsExperience working with scalable backend systems and distributed architecturesFamiliarity with Kotlin or a strong Java background and a willingness to learn KotlinComfortable working with tools like PostgreSQL, Kafka, GraphQL, and AWSAbility to break down complex problems into pragmatic, incremental solutionsSolid understanding of software engineering fundamentals – testing, debugging, performanceStrong communication skills and a collaborative, user-focused mindsetCuriosity, adaptability, and a proactive, startup-friendly attitudeBonus: Experience with API development or integrating third-party systemsBonus: Interest in using AI tooling to improve engineering workflows
Our Tech Stack You'll work with the following frameworks, tools, and languages:
Frontend: TypeScript, React, GraphQLBackend: Kotlin, Ruby, KafkaStorage: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elastic, RedisData Pipeline: Python, Keboola, Looker, SnowflakeInfrastructure: AWS, Cloudflare, Kubernetes, TerraformBusiness tools: Slack, Jira, Google suite, Zoom, NotionFull Tech Stack
You Can Look Forward to the Following BenefitsStock optionsMacBook + 34″ monitorBudget for online courses, books, and conferences5 weeks of vacation + sick days1 Volunteer Day per year for you to help causes close to your heartCarrot Fertility BenefitsFree snacks, drinks, and yummy catered lunchesMultiSport card to access sports facilitiesFlexible working hours and home officeParental benefitsLanguage lessonsMental Wellness Program to support your well-being and self-careHone – Live, interactive learning programs for managers, leaders, and teams

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