Senior Backend Engineer Go
Netherlands - Amsterdam
PDT – Data Science & AI /
1. Role: Permanent /
Hybrid
Who we are
At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, we nurture and support industry-leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration,
and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive. We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do.
We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We drive progress in sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments & fintech, and e-commerce , consistently pushing the boundaries of technology. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, EMAG, and Takealot, are changing the way
people live and work.
Join the development team in designing and implementing innovative AI-driven tools that empower our users. Enhance our internal processes, seamlessly integrating AI capabilities into every aspect of our operations.
You will tackle sophisticated technical challenges involving multiple technology stacks, including AI and machine learning, and will play a key role in architectural design, provide initiative and technical leadership to build reliable, high-quality, high-performance solutions that scale.
This position will be based in our Amsterdam office.
About the role
- Mentor and support your fellow teammates.
- Deliver and review technical design, code and documentation.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and decision-makers to test and improve services
- Provide analytical approaches to solve various problems
- Troubleshoot issues where needed
- Code back-end components and integrate applications to other web services
- Understand software requirements and translate them into products
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years professional software development experience
- Provable proficiency in Go programming, common frameworks, and tools (3+ years experience)
- AI Experience - both as a user but also working on AI/ML systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail, and able to qualify the need for detail
- Portfolio of work with examples that showcase technical skill
- Strong analytical skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Experience working with a team
Preferred qualifications
- Experience building and maintaining event-sourced systems
- Experience using Generative AI and Machine Learning Infrastructure to concretely impact engineering efficiency
- Experience building and iterating on code review (GitHub), automation test infrastructure (unit, integration, E2E), build systems and deploying to AWS cloud infrastructure
- Experience with Python programming
What we offer
Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce. Be part of a dynamic ecosystem of tech-led companies across markets, from emerging disruptors to established platforms, all working to create positive change at scale.
Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through high-stakes challenges within our diverse portfolio. You'll gain access to a network of businesses, leaders, and learning opportunities that span continents and industries.
Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team that values strategic insights and bold ideas. You’ll operate at the intersection of venture-building, innovation, and investment, where experimentation is encouraged and cross-company collaboration drives breakthroughs.
Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement. We challenge assumptions, explore new frontiers, and believe great ideas can come from anywhere in our ecosystem.
Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self-management in a supportive, outcome-driven workspace. You’ll work alongside sharp, motivated peers across our portfolio, all united by a shared ambition to move the needle.
Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits: From health and wellness to learning, commuting, and everyday perks, we offer a well rounded package designed to help you thrive at work and beyond.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can thrive is critical for us. We provide access to education, which helps everyone understand the important role they play and the positive impact they can have. For a deeper look at our journey and future plans, explore our latest Annual Report. Stay up to date with our latest news to see what makes Prosus stand out. Learn more at www.prosus.com.
