Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer

Shoparize

COMPANY Shoparize is a fast-growing e-commerce scale-up active in 21 European markets. We are on a mission to create the smartest and most performance-driven shopping platform in Europe. With a growing team of over 40 employees across tech, operations, marketing, and sales, we are building the financial foundation to support our next stage of scale. Shoparize. Where Comparison Drives Conversion. DESCRIPTION Shoparize is looking for a PHP Software Engineer to develop and maintain our internal platform. ROLE We're looking for a PHP Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help build, scale, and maintain our distributed microservices platform. You'll work across multiple Laravel-based services that power product comparison for billions of product offers across 21 European markets. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll write production code, architect solutions for complex integration challenges, and help establish engineering standards as we scale. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS You will build and maintain Laravel-based services (Laravel >= 10, PHP >= 8.3) that communicate via RabbitMQ and REST APIs, design event-driven workflows using message queues for high-volume data processing, and optimize OpenSearch indexing pipelines handling billions of product updates. EXTERNAL INTEGRATIONS You will integrate with 10+ affiliate networks. This involves building robust API clients with error handling, rate limiting, and data transformation, as well as maintaining and extending our internal client libraries for service-to-service communication. CODE QUALITY & ARCHITECTURE You will write clean, testable code with PHPUnit and maintain high test coverage. You'll use static analysis tools like PHPStan and code standards to ensure quality, participate in code reviews, help establish engineering best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions around scalability and system design. PERFORMANCE & SCALE You will optimize queue consumers processing high-volume product data, design efficient database queries and indexing strategies, and monitor and improve system performance across our microservices ecosystem. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR REQUIRED * Strong PHP experience with modern frameworks (Laravel preferred) * Microservices architecture understanding (APIs, message queues, service boundaries) * Testing mindset: Experience with PHPUnit, integration testing, and TDD * Docker/k8s proficiency: Comfortable with containerized development environments * API integration experience: Building and consuming RESTful APIs * Database expertise: MySQL and PostgreSQL optimization, query design, migrations NICE TO HAVE * Experience with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers (Kafka, SQS) * OpenSearch/Elasticsearch knowledge for search and indexing * React/Inertia.js for full-stack contributions * CI/CD setup with GitHub Actions * Experience with static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm) and code quality automation * Previous work with affiliate networks or e-commerce platforms PERSONALITY TRAITS * Ownership mindset: You estimate your own work, take responsibility for delivery, and follow through * Collaborative: You thrive in code reviews, technical discussions, and helping teammates solve problems * Pragmatic: You balance perfect solutions with shipping value quickly * Curious: You dig into system behaviors, read documentation, and propose improvements RESPONSIBILITIES * Build: Write production code across our microservices (product catalog, feed aggregation, Google integrations, frontend) * Review: Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback * Architect: Design solutions for complex integration and scaling challenges * Test: Write unit and integration tests; ensure new code meets quality standards * Collaborate: Join technical and product discussions to shape features and architecture * Mentor: Guide team members through troubleshooting and share knowledge on best practices * Improve: Identify system risks, performance bottlenecks, and areas for refactoring * Deliver: Estimate tasks realistically and take ownership of features from design to production OUR TECH STACK * Languages: PHP 8.3+, JavaScript/TypeScript * Frameworks: Laravel 10+, React, Inertia.js * Infrastructure: Docker, RabbitMQ, OpenSearch, MySQL, PostgreSQL * Tools: PHPUnit, PHPStan, GitHub Actions, Vite/Webpack Mix * Architecture: Microservices, event-driven queues, REST APIs, shared Composer libraries WHY JOIN SHOPARIZE? * Work on real scale challenges: 21 markets, millions of products, distributed systems * Technical ownership: You'll have autonomy to architect solutions and drive technical decisions * Modern stack: Laravel 12, PHP 8.5, Docker, React * Growing team: Help shape engineering culture and standards as we scale * Impact: Your code directly affects conversion rates and revenue across Europe Please note: applicants must currently reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid, unrestricted right to work here. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (including 30% ruling / highly skilled migrant sponsorship) for this role.

Fairphone

ABOUT FAIRPHONE Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact. At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together!  So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below!  Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity!  * Location: Amsterdam-based position * Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week * Start: 01.08.2026 * Contract duration: The 1st 12-month employment contract with the possibility of extension to permanent  * Deadline to apply: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible ABOUT YOUR ROLE The Fairphone Software Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the integration of software features for our partners. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating specialized third-party solutions—such as advanced accessibility tools or robust digital safety features—directly into our Android ecosystem. In this role, you won't just maintain a device; you will be the technical bridge between Fairphone and our ODMs (original design manufacturers), ensuring that partner-specific software components are seamlessly architected, integrated, and maintained within our Android ecosystem. You will champion sustainable and long lasting software development while ensuring our partners' unique requirements are met with high-quality, scalable solutions. While this is a deeply technical engineering role, project management experience is essential. You will be expected to manage complex integration timelines, navigate vendor relationships, and coordinate cross-functional delivery, ensuring that technical milestones align with broader business objectives. You will report to our Head of Software Engineering, who reports to our CTO. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES Your Key Responsibilities   * Design and implement software bridges and integration layers for partner-specific components within the Android stack. * Provide direct technical guidance and oversight to the partners to integrate their solution both within our open-source tree and our production codebase.  * Ensure the partner components are well integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, from bring-up to maintenance. * Collaborate with internal quality and testing teams to validate ODM deliverables, ensuring all partner integrated features meet Fairphone’s high performance and reliability standards. * Triage and resolve complex integration issues across hardware and software boundaries * Own the technical documentation for partner integration projects, ensuring clear communication with both internal stakeholders and external partners. * Manage project timelines and coordinate cross-functional delivery, ensuring that technical milestones for partner integrations align with business objectives and vendor delivery schedules. Key Objectives * Architect and deliver robust software integration solutions tailored for partner requirements. * Serve as the primary technical point of contact for ODMs and partners to ensure alignment on software stack integration, quality standards, and delivery timelines. * Bridge the gap between internal Fairphone & partner requirements and external ODM implementation capabilities, ensuring code integrity and long-term maintainability. This includes leveraging and contributing to our open-source (OSS) AOSP codebase, particularly for Proof of Concepts (PoCs). YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * You have a degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field, or have equivalent experience in one or more of these fields. * You have 5+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem.  * You are an expert developer proficient in the core Android and chipset stacks, including C/C++ or Rust, Java and Kotlin. You don't just write code; you architect, test, and implement robust functional requirements. * You have the ability to lead technical discussions and negotiate technical solutions with external partners. * Knowledge of AI/ML integration in Android (e.g., on-device AI, NPU utilization, or relevant frameworks) * You can support building business cases * You are used to working with Legal teams, ensuring Software compliance * You are software quality-driven, used to unit and integration testing, code review tools, and continuous integration. * You are well-versed in open-source development methodologies and thrive in a collaborative environment. * You excel at resolving complex issues, performing root-cause analysis across hardware/software boundaries, and documenting your findings clearly. * Proven experience working directly with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) in a technical capacity. * Deep understanding of partner software integration workflows and the unique challenges of customizing Android for specific partner use cases. * You have a solid understanding of Enterprise Firmware Over-the-Air (EFOTA) solutions and the specific challenges of managing update rollouts for large B2B/Enterprise device fleets. * You are familiar with Android Enterprise system update policies (e.g., maintenance windows, mandatory updates). * Specific expertise in any of the various HALs within Android is a bonus, such as camera, audio, WiFi or Bluetooth. * You are proficient with GNU/Linux operating systems. * You are proficient in spoken and written English. Most of us don't have English as our first language, but it's the primary language we use internally, as well as with our teams and partners worldwide. WHAT FAIRPHONE CAN OFFER YOU? * The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world. * A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members. * 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get!  * Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things. * You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension. * You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds,  and a Fairphone as working devices. * Hybrid working model: We are remote-friendly and also contribute up to €250 toward your home office set-up. * Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd-class commute from your home to the office * Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back! * Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. In addition to €500 for L&D, we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. You will get access to Udemy with unlimited courses and trainings. * Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront. * There’s a gym in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)

Databricks

RDQ426R402 At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world’s toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world’s best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. Founded by engineers — and customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to tackle technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started. As a Product Manager on the Lakeflow Jobs team, you will shape the future of data-aware orchestration on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Jobs is Databricks’ built-in orchestrator, managing hundreds of millions of workloads every week with 99.95% reliability. It powers ETL, AI/ML, BI, and streaming workloads for thousands of customers. Your focus will be on evolving control-flow capabilities, authoring experiences, and observability features that allow customers to productionize workflows with best practices like source control, code promotion, and system observability. This role requires a deep understanding of orchestration workflows, data pipelines, and service reliability. You will work closely with engineers, designers, field teams, and customers to define the roadmap, drive adoption, and ensure Jobs is the best-in-class orchestration platform for modern data and AI teams. The impact you’ll have: * Define strategy & roadmap: Set vision and priorities across orchestration, triggers, authoring, and observability. Translate customer needs into features and integrations that accelerate Lakeflow Jobs adoption. * Drive metrics & observability: Define success metrics for adoption, engagement, and developer efficiency. Use data to guide roadmap decisions and refine the product experience. * Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with global engineering, field engineering, solution architects, and external partners to deliver impactful features and integrations. * Champion customer needs: Talk to hundreds of customers, understand their journeys, and advocate for features that reduce friction in authoring, monitoring, and orchestrating workloads. * Own the product lifecycle: Write PRDs, release notes, and documentation, and drive launches that ensure customer and business success. WHAT WE LOOK FOR: * 5+ yrs of experience * Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar field * Experience in Product Management (inbound, outbound, cross-functional processes) * Solid understanding of major orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, Prefect etc.) * Technical skills understanding of data pipelines (Spark, dbt, Lakeflow Pipelines) * Strong data analysis and operationalization skills (SQL, Python, building operational dashboards) About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.