Senior Software Engineer - Content & Metadata

Federal Times

Sofia, Bulgaria
On-site
Microservices architecture
Cloud infrastructure
Database experience
The Financial Times is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Content & Metadata team in Sofia, Bulgaria. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in software development, with a passion for learning new technologies, and experience with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, and AWS. The position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Content & Metadata team is responsible for the platform which enables the publishing, delivery, and enrichment of the digital content produced for the FT products.
  • As a member of this team, you will be laying the foundation for the next generation of APIs and capabilities used across the FT’s products and services.
  • The Financial Times offers an annual bonus scheme, 25 days paid leave, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy.

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The Financial Times is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Content & Metadata team in Sofia, Bulgaria. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in software development, with a passion for learning new technologies, and experience with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, and AWS. The position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • microservices architecture
  • cloud infrastructure
  • database experience
  • scalable application design
  • clean, readable code

Nice-to-have

  • passionate about learning new technologies
  • thrives in fast-paced environment
  • eager to solve complex problems
  • AI (LLM) knowledge
  • Semantic Search knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Basic understanding of microservices and containerization
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure
  • Experience with databases
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration

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