Software Engineer II, Backend

Iterable is the leading AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps leading brands like Redfin, SeatGeek, Priceline, Calm, and Box create dynamic, individualized experiences at scale. Our platform empowers organizations to activate customer data, design seamless cross-channel interactions, and optimize engagement—all with enterprise-grade security and compliance. Today, nearly 1,200 brands across 50+ countries rely on Iterable to drive growth, deepen customer relationships, and deliver joyful customer experiences.

Our success is powered by extraordinary people who bring our core values—Trust, Growth Mindset, Balance, and Humility—to life. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, where ideas are valued and individuals are empowered to do their best work. That's why we've been recognized as one of Inc's Best Workplaces and Fastest Growing Companies, and were recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Startup Employers in 2022. Notably, Iterable has also been listed on Wealthfront's Career Launching Companies List and has held a top 10 ranking on the Top 25 Companies Where Women Want to Work.

With a global presence—including offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, and Lisbon, plus remote employees worldwide—we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. Learn more about our story and mission on our Culture and About Us pages. Let's shape the future of customer engagement together

How you will make an impact:

As a Software Engineer II at Iterable, you'll complete smaller projects autonomously, with regular oversight on new problems or undefined projects. You will prioritize activities with limited guidance while understanding how your tasks contribute to the team's project goals. You will proactively seek guidance from team members or managers when an answer is not known, form opinions while seeking input from a diverse group of team members, and learn to proactively anticipate small roadblocks to accomplishing tasks.

How you will make a difference:

• Complete assigned tasks that are comprehensive and thought out
• Proactively collaborate with team members to find the best solutions
• Form opinions while seeking input from a diverse group of team members on how to solve a problem
• Recommend solutions to enhance existing processes and understand resources available to overcome unforeseen issues
• Learn to proactively anticipate small roadblocks to accomplishing tasks and use knowledge of business unit processes to navigate
• Learn to manage expectations and accurately gauge effort needed to accomplish objectives

We are looking for people who have:

• 3+ years relevant software development experience.
• Experience building production-ready, scalable web applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (ideally Scala and/or Java)
• Experience with Elasticsearch and/or other relevant technologies like Postgres.
• Desire to work in a highly remote/distributed but collaborative environment. (Iterable has offices in San Francisco, Denver,  New York and Lisbon but the vast majority of Engineering has chosen to work remotely)
• Willingness to take on-call responsibilities.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Legally authorized to work in the EU.

Our Technology Stack:

• Programming Language: Scala
• Databases: Elasticsearch, Postgres, Redis, CRDB
• Infrastructure: Pulsar, Kafka, AWS
• Other Relevant Technologies: Docker / Kubernetes, React

Bonus Points

• Experience with End-to-End, Integration, and Performance testing
• Exposure to enterprise systems
• Worked in a company with a strong US presence

Perks & Benefits: 

• Competitive salaries & meaningful equity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life/Risk Assurance
• Meal Allowance: 8.55€ per day
• Balance Days (additional paid holidays)
• Paid Annual Leave (22 days)
• Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years tenure)
• Initial laptop workstation setup
• Teleworking Allowance

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