[Remote/Hybrid] Backend Engineer (Scala/ Golang / Java)

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Home Office, Flexible working hours, Unlimited PTO
• Extended Sick leave & Parental leave
• International SaaS Product Company from US

Job description

Hi there!

We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product - a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance.
This is our Scala / Java Developer role for those who want to turn ideas into reality using code, algorithms, and maybe a bit of magic.

Find out more and apply here please:

Tasks in the role

• Collaborating with other developers, engineers, and product team members
• Write beautiful and fast code that improves our code base in meaningful ways
• Using test-driven development to write well-tested code
• Fixing bugs fast and taking your time to solve hard problems well
• Taking ownership of your tasks and mentoring, supporting the team in solution design, best practices, and driving new projects

Your skills and experience

Who we are looking for

• At least 2 years of work experience in Scala or a similar functional programming language on JVM / Java like Kotlin or functional language like Golang
• Experience working with Scala-related technologies such as Akka, Akka HTTP, Spark, etc.
• Understand the basics of Container (Docker Environments), modern CI/CD Pipelines
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving skills

Not required, but a plus

• Google Cloud, AWS, or Kubernetes knowledge would be a big plus
• You share our common values: Trust, as we prefer to speak up and be our true selves; Sense of Ownership, as it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in; and enthusiasm for Constant Change, as we are always looking to make things better

Why you'll love working here

A bit about the team
 

You can get to know the team better at one of the interviews, but some brief information about future colleagues will be useful now.

The Ryte Crawler Team is responsible for the operation and development of the Semrush Enterprise website crawler, leveraging the Chrome/Lighthouse engine to analyze the technical aspects of our customers' websites. Their primary goal is to ensure comprehensive and accurate data collection that supports Ryte’s customers in optimizing their web presence.

A little more about our company
 

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media, and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.
We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and many more. In March 2021, Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.
10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments
 

Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged from applying! We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition, including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!