Powtoon - a Visual Native company

Backend Engineer

• Design and improve server-side code, ensuring maintainability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain different types of APIs, facilitating seamless data exchange with external and internal services.
• Optimize database structures and queries (mostly SQL) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Ensure secure data handling, and adherence to best practices.
• Implement robust testing protocols, such as unit and integration tests, to maintain code quality.
• Collaborate with frontend and computer graphics teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side functionality.
• Design complex pipelines for video rendering, audio synthesising (including with AI).
• Troubleshoot and debug applications in production to maintain system reliability and address performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews, promoting best practices and supporting the professional growth of team members.
• Document technical processes to provide clear references for current and future development.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas to enhance the platform and improve development workflows.

Backend Software Developer