Senior Backend Core Engineer

<div><strong>Odaseva</strong> provides enterprise data management and security solutions that help organizations exercise sovereignty over their critical data.</div> <div>Companies representing 10% of global market capitalization trust Odaseva, including Schneider Electric, Volkswagen and Robert Half.</div> <div>Its Excalibur Data Platform enables customers to protect, secure, move, and use data and code independently of application vendors.</div> <div>The platform supports complex and high-volume use cases, including backup, archiving, zero-copy, BCDR &amp; High Availability, data federation, and semantic AI orchestration.</div> <div>Customer-controlled end-to-end encryption raises the bar for enterprise security.</div> <div>With 11 patents, <strong>Odaseva</strong> manages 50 trillion records and supports 100 million users.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> <p><strong>About The Role</strong></p> <p>As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our critical backend systems.&nbsp;</p> <p>You'll work closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into technical solutions and collaborate with the Infrastructure team to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performing applications. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to take ownership and deliver measurable results.</p> </div><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><div> <li> <p>Design, develop, and maintain highly performant, scalable, and secure PHP/NodeJS applications (+ other modules in Go/python) for our core backend engine</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate directly with Product Managers to understand requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver solutions that align with product goals.</p> </li> <li> <p>Work closely with the Infrastructure team to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless deployment and operation.</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead by example in writing clean, well-documented, and testable code.</p> </li> <li> <p>Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.</p> </li> <li> <p>Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.</p> </li> <li> <p>Identify and implement opportunities for system optimization, refactoring, and technical debt reduction.</p> </li> <li> <p>Stay current with emerging PHP/NodeJS trends and technologies, recommending and implementing relevant advancements.</p> </li> </div><br><strong>Required qualifications</strong><br><div> <li> <p>Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant field,</p> </li> <li> <p>7+ years of experience as a backend Developer in a professional environment, with a significant focus on a backend language (PHP, Go, NodeJS, Java).</p> </li> <li> <p>Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects and demonstrating measurable impact on product performance or stability.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deep expertise in non-framework development and object-oriented programming principles.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to use AI tools (Claude) on all phases of the development (analysis, implementation, tests, cross-functional automations).</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), containerization (e.g., Docker) and Salesforce is a plus.</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues efficiently.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong desire to learn and grow.</p> </li> </div><br><strong>Where You'll Be</strong><br><div> <li>Based in Paris (75002), France.</li> <li>Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote work.</li> <li>Full time permanent contract position.</li> </div><div> <div><strong>Who We Are</strong></div> <div>At <strong>Odaseva</strong>, we believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment where talented people can innovate and grow. Our culture is built on being <strong>smart, humble, hardworking, and above all—collaborative</strong>.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our <strong>core values</strong> define who we are: <strong>Trust, Customer Centricity, Engagement, Excellence, Continuous Innovation, and Teamwork</strong>.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Inclusive &amp; Diverse</strong> – We champion equality and embrace diversity.</div> <div><strong>Supportive &amp; Collaborative</strong> – A team of smart, kind professionals who uplift each other through teamwork, not competition.</div> <div><strong>Excellence with a Casual Touch</strong> – High professional standards in a relaxed, approachable work culture.</div> <div><strong>Impact-Driven</strong> – A place where you can truly make a difference and advance your career.</div> <div><strong>Innovators in Data &amp; Cloud</strong> – Leading the way in cutting-edge technology and solutions.</div> <div><strong>Competitive &amp; Rewarding</strong> – Offering industry-leading compensation and benefits.</div> <div><strong>Truly Global</strong> – With offices in <strong>Paris, San Francisco, Sydney, and London</strong>, and a worldwide presence.</div> <div><strong>Flexible Work Environment</strong> – We support a hybrid, flexible office culture.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Odaseva, we are an <strong>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer</strong>. 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