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Unlocking the Power of Life Science Data
Senior Backend Engineer
Location
Serbia
Posted
108 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Backend Engineer
Genestack
• design and evolve core backend services of a cloud-based knowledge platform • develop and refine the query engine responsible for DSL execution • contribute to the design and evolution of domain-specific languages • work with Projectional Editor technology for DSL authoring • design thoughtful abstractions for complex biological data models • break down large research-heavy problems into pragmatic, well-structured increments • maintain a high engineering bar through code reviews and architectural discussions • collaborate with product and research stakeholders on scope, trade-offs, and long-term direction
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering
- strong proficiency in Kotlin (Java is a plus)
- deep understanding of OOP, data structures, and algorithms
- strong experience with Spring and backend system design
- experience designing and evolving system architecture
- solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL is preferred)
- experience with microservice architectures
- strong skills in performance optimization, profiling, and testing
- ability to work independently on complex, research-oriented problems
- high standards for code quality, readability, and maintainability
- proactive engineering mindset and ownership of outcomes
- enthusiasm for exploring AI tools and using them extensively
- strong verbal and written English communication skills
- interest in biological data and scientific applications.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- fully paid sick leaves
- onboarding and domain training for newcomers
- flexible work schedule
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