Backend Software Developer
One of the most exciting web-based companies in Europe is looking for you.
Over a million monthly website visitors. Hundreds of thousands of active users. International ambitions that we are turning into reality. We are Colourbox.
We lead Europe in providing visual content to every type of business. Our web platform grants access to millions of photos, videos, and vector illustrations supplied by 35,000+ professional creatives from across the globe. Half a million users rely on our help to buy content for every purpose imaginable. We offer them a frictionless solution with clear pricing on curated material that stays relevant.
We also help some of Northern Europe’s largest organizations store, structure, and share their content securely with Skyfish, our digital asset management application. Skyfish protects its users' files on secure servers, tags them automatically, and makes teamwork simple with time-limited private links. Additional streaming and gallery services supercharge media exposure. Organizations use Skyfish to maximize their security and their work capabilities simultaneously. We provide an easy-to-use system with constant new features and personable support.
We are looking for an experienced Backend Software Developer, who is interested in working with high-performing web applications including search engines and cloud infrastructure.
You will be part of a strong development team working from either our headquarters in Odense, Denmark, or our satellite office in Copenhagen
We are in a period of rapid growth and have many exciting and technically challenging projects in the pipeline. The platform you help develop will create a fantastic user experience and convert new visitors into paying customers.
Job functions
You will be involved in creating new and innovative solutions and improving existing solutions and services. You will work closely with the backend and front-end development teams to create new customer features and integrate new technologies. You will be involved in challenging projects from conceptualization to launch and operation.
Cloud is in our DNA. We run all our services on AWS. We use open-source software such as NGINX, MySQL, Elasticsearch, and custom-built services written in PHP and Python. We love that we are born and raised with open-source software.
Your qualifications
You are open-minded, can spot potential, and you focus on what is possible. You are driven to improve existing code and are not afraid to pull large systems apart and put them back together. You are not afraid to apply your theoretical background to find new ways of solving problems. We know developers come in all shapes and sizes, but we expect you to at least match the following qualifications to apply:
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A Masters degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or similar
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5+ years working as a software developer
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Proven experience in refactoring large systems
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Experience working with Linux
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Experience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar databases
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Experience working with APIs- defining and implementing
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Proven development skills in PHP, Python, or similar languages
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Experience with test-driven development is a plus
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Experience with, or interest in, AWS/DevOps is a benefit but not a requirement
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Excellent written and verbal English skills are required
What We Offer
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Exciting work on interesting technical challenges
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A talented, committed, and international team from more than nine countries
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Competitive salary
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Pension contribution
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Company-paid continuous education program
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A great selection of delicious food prepared daily by our in-house chef!
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Flexible working hours (our core hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm)
Interested?
If this is you, we want to hear from you! Send us a PDF of your CV and links to your open-source projects and/or GitHub repositories to jobs@colourbox.com with “Backend Software Developer” in the subject line.
If you have any questions, please also email jobs@colourbox.com. We accept applications in both Danish and English.
