Backend Engineer

4 semanas atrás


Lisbon, Portugal BlueThrone Tempo inteiro

The leading music analytics platform is seeking a skilled Backend Developer

First things first, if you are looking for a fully remote role with flexible hours, unlimited time off, and are based somewhere in Europe or Asia, read on

About BlueThrone

Embark on a transformative journey with BlueThrone, a pioneer in the mobile app domain.

Our Specialization: Turning B2C mobile apps into market leaders, boasting over 49.5 million downloads and 4.6 million monthly active users.

Our Mission: Propel iOS and Android applications to new heights. We've achieved a remarkable $8M ARR organically in just 25 months, exemplifying sustainable growth and innovation.

Our Team: Rich in tech entrepreneurship and mobile marketing expertise, we thrive in an environment that values agility, growth mindset, flexibility, creativity, and tangible outcomes.

At BlueThrone, your career is more than a job - it's a journey toward excellence in an innovative culture where high performance is as valued as innovation.

About Our Unicorn

You will join one of our shining unicorns: an innovative music analytics mobile platform that has quickly become a staple for music lovers globally.

Our Reach: Launched in 2020, we've organically reached over 20 million users, allowing them to analyze, track, and compare their musical tastes while connecting directly with their favorite artists.

Our Growth: Has been entirely organic, demonstrating strong product-market fit and high user engagement.

Our Coverage: This platform has penetrated 35+ languages and 190+ markets, with a diverse user base and substantial revenue streams.

Your Mission

We're on the lookout for a Senior Backend Developer to join our revolutionary music analytics platform. In this role, you'll be the architect behind our system's core, working closely with our cross-functional team to build robust, scalable solutions that power our user experiences. With over 20 million downloads, we're not just creating software we're fostering a community united by music.

This role goes beyond coding - you'll be the backbone of our technical infrastructure, crafting the foundation that enables our platform to grow and innovate. You'll be diving deep into complex datasets, optimizing performance, and implementing cutting-edge backend solutions that drive our platform forward.

What are we looking for?
  • Proven Experience: 5+ years in professional backend development, with a strong track record in Node.js and TypeScript for large-scale applications
  • Architectural Expertise: Skill in designing scalable backend architectures and RESTful APIs
  • Database Mastery: Proficiency with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch for complex data operations
  • Caching and Messaging: Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and RabbitMQ for message queuing
  • DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with Nginx and infrastructure management
  • Quality Assurance: Commitment to thorough unit testing and maintaining high code standards
  • Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable with teamwork, code reviews, and cross-functional cooperation
  • Agile Mindset: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, using tools like Jira for project tracking
  • Continuous Learning: Eagerness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Mobile Development: Some experience with Flutter and Kotlin is a strong advantage
  • Cultural Adaptability: Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments
Things we'll trust you with...
  • Performance Optimization: Enhance system efficiency to manage increasing loads
  • System Design: Develop and maintain robust backend architectures using clean, scalable code
  • API Development: Create and implement RESTful APIs for smooth frontend integration
  • Data Operations: Handle complex data processes using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
  • Caching and Messaging: Implement efficient caching strategies with Redis and manage message queues with RabbitMQ
  • Quality Assurance: Perform thorough unit testing and uphold high code quality standards


You’ll love it here if:
  • You prefer flexible hours, unlimited time off, and the ability to work from anywhere.
  • You are naturally curious and eager to drive impact for both users and the business.
  • You enjoy wearing multiple hats - we value experts but appreciate jacks of all trades.
  • You thrive in a drama-free, calm, and systematic problem-solving environment.
  • You love challenges and are always ready to roll up your sleeves.
  • You believe in working smarter, not harder - prioritizing productivity and quality over punching the clock.
  • Above all, you follow your passion and have fun while doing it.
The interview process
  1. Initial call with the people team to understand your motivation (30 minutes).
  2. Technical interview with our Tech Lead to assess your technical skills (90 minutes).
  3. Meet the CTO (45 minutes).

Our average process takes 3-4 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. Being Speedy Gonzales is important to us as it is for you.

Equal opportunities for everyone
To truly represent our vibrant and diverse BlueThrone community, we prioritize diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds. We consider all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join us in a role that's more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a transformative mission propelling mobile apps to unparalleled success.



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