Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy features that elevate the Ukio platform.
Develop technology that harnesses AI to achieve a high degree of automation and integration, optimizing Ukio’s operations efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold high standards and best practices.
Analyze project performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize systems for scalability and reliability, supported by AI-driven insights.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify opportunities and propose impactful solutions.
Develop empathy for our users’ needs to deliver intuitive solutions that make city living effortless.
Stay curious, experiment with new technologies, and contribute ideas to keep our platform innovative.

2-3 years as a backend engineer, with hands-on experience in a dynamically typed language (we use Elixir and Phoenix, but similar languages like Python or Ruby are welcome).
Proficient with SQL and comfortable in AWS environments.
Familiarity with AI or automation tools for boosting productivity is a plus.
You have a keen eye for detail, love tackling challenges, and can propose well-reasoned technical solutions.
You communicate ideas clearly to technical and non-technical team members, fostering alignment and teamwork.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace short feedback loops, and are comfortable with ambiguity and change.
You’ve led or contributed significantly to engineering initiatives and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
You’re eager to explore new tools, see AI as an enabler for productivity and innovation, and are driven to stay ahead of the curve.

Flexible schedule
Fully remote (work from home)
Investment in your learning and development
Private health insurance
Employee Stock Options Plan
UKIO Anniversary gift
A challenging job at one of the fastest growing companies in Europe
Competitive annual gross salary, to be determined in line with your knowledge and experience
International working environment with many different nationalities
Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
Team events and an amazing internal culture**

Junior Backend Engineer

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