Senior Backend Engineer, Storyblok
+ Virtual Stock Option Plan
Headless CMS for developers, marketers, and content creators
Open for applications
Headless CMS for developers, marketers, and content creators
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+ Virtual Stock Option Plan
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make it easier and faster for marketing and developer teams to deliver impactful digital experiences at scale. And have fun while they’re doing it.
Role
Who you are
- If you have a strong background in backend development, expertise in Ruby on Rails, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you
- Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience as a Backend Engineer
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Comprehensive knowledge developing APIs with Ruby on Rails
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL
- Comprehensive knowledge of testing tools based on behavior-driven development such as RSpec
- Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and development best practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms and problem solving
- Thorough knowledge of tools such as Redis, Memcached, Sidekiq
- Thorough knowledge of RESTful services and microservices
- Thorough knowledge of Git and other contemporary development technologies
- Experience with database design and management
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (specifically AWS; GCP and Azure a plus)
- Experience working with a software management system (JIRA is preferred)
- Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented and clean code
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent communication skills that facilitate interaction with multiple stakeholders
- You are confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to Storyblok’s growth as part of a high-performing team
What the job involves
- We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing Product Engineering team at Storyblok
- In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our flagship CMS platform, enabling businesses to create and deliver seamless digital content experiences
- You will work closely with product owners, designers, and fellow developers to implement scalable server-side solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability
- Drive the next generation of Storyblok’s customer-facing products and features by building scalable and reliable backend systems with Ruby on Rails
- Contribute to improved performance of our APIs and optimize queries with Postgres
- Implement automated testing integrated into our development and maintenance workflows
- Test, optimize and update our application for security, performance and reliability on a continuous basis
- Develop a thorough knowledge of our code base and domain, proactively share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to documentation
- Help rapidly fix bugs and solve problems for our customers
- Work closely with our leadership as well as with product owners, designers and other business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Actively participate in code reviews and help with mentoring of more junior engineers in an open, respectful and emphatic manner
- Act as a strong team player, helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers and complete work tasks
Our take
A headless content management system (CMS) consists of a back-end that stores the content and a decoupled front-end display. This lets the content be streamed to any platform including apps, wearable devices or digital displays via an API. Compared to the other headless CMS solutions, Storyblok’s CMS provides highly customisable content blocks and visual editing tools. This gives developers the flexibility to build fast and reliable digital platforms. It is the first headless CMS to integrate such features into a modern headless architecture.
The company counts Pizza Hut, Adidas, UPC, Greggs and Decathlon amongst clients, alongside many thousands of solo developers that use their CMS. These are powering more than 74,000 projects across 130 countries.
Storyblok intends to use its new funding to expand its presence in the USA after its previous round accelerated expansion in key European markets including Germany and Ireland.
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Hard working team
"As part of a scale-up, it takes all of us to achieve company goals. Everyone here at Storyblok knows that and are collaborate together to get it..."
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2024
$80.5m
SERIES C
May 2022
$47m
SERIES B
Total funding: $138.5m
Company benefits
- 💪 Flexible Work Environment
- 🌍 Remote Workforce
- 🌴 25 days of vacation
- 📯 Everyone has a voice
- 🍭 Diverse Team
- ✈️ Annual Team Meetup
- 📚 Education and Development Opportunities
- 💻 High-quality, cutting-edge, equipment
- 🏢 Shared offices worldwide
- 💡 Code of Conduct which supports our values
- 💰 Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company values
- Put customers first: Our commitment to providing joyful experiences and exceptional value to our customers is at the heart of every decision we make. So we pride ourselves on understanding their needs and working together to foster growth and shared success.
- Act like an owner: Honesty and transparency underpin everything we do, and we remain accountable for our work by grounding our decisions in data and facts. Every person at Storyblok is empowered to make impactful decisions that contribute to our collective success.
- Innovate boldly, adapt quickly: We love change, embrace fresh ideas, and respond fast to shifting market dynamics. We pivot swiftly when needed, yet stay focused on our goals, maintaining a balance between flexibility and stability to grow in a sustainable way.
- Be a problem solver: Our culture of trust lets us focus on finding solutions, rather than dwelling on problems. We prioritize action and resourcefulness, seeing challenges as an opportunity for improvement—and always approach them with a positive mindset.
- Learn and grow together: Storyblok is a collaborative and diverse space where every voice is heard. We prioritize action over discussion, driving automation and streamlining processes to maximize efficiency. Through curiosity and continuous learning, we support each other in personal and professional growth.
Company HQ
Rathausviertel, Linz, Oberösterreich
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Leadership
Dominik Angerer
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously spent 3 years progressing to senior web developer at Netural.
Alexander Feiglstorfer
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded Xtech Commerce, and worked as a Senior Web Developer at Netural GmbH.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Storyblok
- At Storyblok, our strength lies in our people. We are a global team of smart, compassionate individuals who thrive on tackling big ideas and figuring out the details along the way. With team members representing 47 nationalities across 40+ countries, we celebrate the diversity of thought, background, and experience that makes our company extraordinary. Our team isn’t just made up of talented professionals—we’re dreamers, explorers, and achievers. Among us, you’ll find a pro-moto racer, a music anthropologist, a marine biologist, running enthusiasts, snow bunnies, former cabin crew, and so much more. Each unique story adds depth to our collective identity and fuels the creativity and innovation we bring to our work. We believe that inclusion starts with creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and has the freedom to thrive, not just in their careers but in their lives. Work-life balance and personal growth are not afterthoughts here—they’re integral to how we operate. By embracing the unique contributions of every team member, we’re building a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and celebrated. We are proud to be Storyblok—a company as dynamic and multifaceted as the people who make it. 🌍✨
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