Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

ABOUT US We're an independent European digital product studio with a strong track record of delivering market-defining strategies and products for enterprises and governments. With about 200 talented people across three countries, premium AI capabilities and a diverse portfolio of international clients, we define, design and ship high-quality digital products, strategies and software. From global cloud-based platforms and large-scale apps to medical devices, banking software and augmented reality experiences. In a nutshell: if it lives and breathes digital, it’s what we do best. BECOME A PART OF OUR TEAM At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe. WHAT YOU’LL DO  We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Web Engineer with a strong foundation in AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying full stack web applications, along with a solid understanding of modern AI tools, APIs, and frameworks. This role requires someone who can architect scalable web solutions while integrating intelligent features powered by machine learning or AI models. * Prototype and develop scalable and reliable software solutions * Enforce quality through test-driven development * Ensure maintainability by documenting code and solution * Act as a mentor for colleagues and help sharing knowledge * Translate business requirements in a robust, performant and secure technical solution. * Effectively integrate AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) into the development workflow to optimize code writing, code reviews, and overall productivity. WHO YOU ARE  * Proficient in modern front-end development: ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and component-based frameworks such as React or Angular. * Familiar with back-end fundamentals (Node.js, MongoDB, SQL, and messaging systems like AMQP) to collaborate effectively with API teams. Bonus: exposure to C# or Java. * Deep understanding of web technologies: HTTP/HTTPS, HTTP/2, WebSockets. * Skilled in API development: REST, GraphQL, JSON, OAuth, JWT, Swagger/OpenAPI. * Strong grasp of software engineering best practices: Git, unit testing, code quality, CI/CD, documentation, dependency/version management, and monitoring. * Solid instinct for software architecture, especially microservices and event-driven design. * Experience with Docker and an interest in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. * Awareness of security best practices. * Apply advanced use of AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor and others) to accelerate high-quality software delivery, refine algorithmic solutions, and critically validate AI-generated output. * Open to experimenting with AI-powered features in product development and tooling. * Curious, eager to learn, and not afraid to ask questions. * Enjoy exploring new technologies and frameworks through pet projects or research. * Able to debug effectively using logs, stack traces, and error messages. Comfortable with the agility and pace of a growing or young company. * Collaborative, proactive, and fluent in English. * Bachelor’s in Informatics or Master’s in Computer Science (or equivalent experience). WHAT WE OFFER   Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to: * You’ll start with a permanent contract in a role that comes with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one. * We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring. * Our benefits package has you covered with medical insurance, meal vouchers, and more. * You’ll have a mobility budget that lets you decide how to get around, your way.  * Life at In The Pocket isn’t just about work, we host team events throughout the year to celebrate, connect, and have fun together. * Learning never stops here, so after six months, you’ll receive a dedicated learning and development budget to keep growing your skills and exploring new horizons.

Location Qualifications: Bucharest (hybrid, 2x week in office)   Position Overview: Ready to build the future of data at scale? We’re looking for a passionate Data Platform Engineer to join our high-impact, fast-moving Data Platform team—part of a dynamic and innovative Data organization that’s reshaping how we make decisions. This is your chance to build and evolve a cloud-native, cutting-edge data platform that powers business insights and drives a data-first culture across the company.   💡 What You’ll Be Doing   🔧 Build for Scale: Architect and engineer robust, cost-efficient, and high-performing data infrastructure on AWS. ⚡ Streamline Data Flow: Design and optimize powerful ETL/ELT pipelines that connect systems and fuel smarter decision-making. 🛠️ Automate Everything: Use Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK) to automate provisioning and manage platform resources seamlessly. 🚨 Stay Ahead of the Curve: Set up top-tier monitoring, alerting, and logging. Spot issues before they become problems—and solve them fast. 🧠 Think Big: Help shape our tech strategy and bring new ideas to life. You’re not just building systems—you’re building the future. 🔐 Be the Guardian of Data: Champion best practices in data governance, security (GDPR, CCPA), and quality. 📚 Document Like a Pro: Create clear, comprehensive platform documentation that your teammates will actually want to read. 🤝 Lead & Collaborate: Take the technical lead on initiatives. Work hand-in-hand with Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering teams. 🌱 Mentor & Grow: Share your knowledge, code wisdom, and best practices with the team. Raise the bar—and help others reach it.   👀 What We’re Looking For   Experience That Stands Out: * You’ve built and run scalable data platforms in the cloud (AWS preferred). * You know the difference between “good enough” and “engineering excellence.” Mindset That Moves Us: * 🧩 Problem Solver: Analytical, curious, and eager to tackle challenges head-on. * 💬 Great Communicator: Can explain complex ideas in simple terms—both to engineers and to non-tech folks. * 🤝 Team Player: You collaborate, share, and lift others up. * 🚀 Self-Starter: You take initiative, own your work, and drive things to the finish line.   What We’re Looking For: * Cloud & Data Services: AWS (S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Lambda, Redshift, Step Functions, IAM, VPC) * IaC Mastery: AWS CDK (bonus if you’re fluent in TypeScript!) * Coding Power: Strong in TypeScript and/or Python * Data Lake Know-How: Medallion/zoned architectures, Parquet, Delta Lake, schema evolution—you get it * DevOps/Software Craft: Git, CI/CD, testing, and agile engineering practices * Containers: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or Fargate   Bonus Points * Strong SQL skills * Hands-on experience with DBT * Familiar with data catalogs or governance tools * Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, Spark Streaming)   Company Highlights:    Welcome to the new era of revenue effectiveness. The merger of Showpad and Bigtincan is creating the first AI-powered platform to strengthen the entire field selling motion. By unifying two industry-acclaimed solutions for content, readiness, engagement, and intelligence into a single operating system, we are delivering unrivaled scale and accelerated growth for our 2,000+ combined customers worldwide, including leaders in manufacturing (Dow, Dupont), healthcare (Fujifilm, Kaiser Permanente, Johnson&Johnson), CPG (Smucker’s, Mitsubishi, Stanley Black & Decker), and enterprise tech (HID, CultureAmp, LastPass). Acclaimed by analysts and adored by customers, we’re recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ Revenue Enablement Platforms, honored by Gartner as a Customers’ Choice in Revenue Enablement Platforms, and, together, endorsed by nearly 3,000 5-star customer reviews on G2. United, we’re focused on powering the next generation of field selling success through a more holistic engine that creates lasting value for our customers and a new vision for our category. Discover the revenue team outcomes we’re driving together at showpad.com. #Li-hybrid #LI