Picnic’s mission is to create a more user-friendly, ad-funded web. With 70% of people finding digital ads annoying, brands are wasting ad spend on ineffective and potentially damaging ad experiences. We’re a fast-growing, founder-led startup dedicated to revolutionising digital ads by leveraging innovative backend technologies and data-driven insights.
As part of our growth plans, we’re looking for a brilliant Junior Backend Engineer who is passionate about backend development, data, and cloud infrastructure.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS:

• Backend Development: Solid experience with Node.js and Python, showcased through personal projects, GitHub repositories, or coding challenges
• Data & Pipeline Expertise: Familiarity with building and maintaining data pipelines, with an interest in working with large datasets
• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience or familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and a preference for working with serverless architectures
• Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong understanding of version control, testing, debugging, and API design principles
• Problem-Solving & Collaboration: A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to team projects
• Clear Communication: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

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• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture

• Exposure to web crawling frameworks
• Basic knowledge of data analytics, data science, or machine learning, with an interest in further developing these skills
  Join us at Picnic and be part of a team that is not only reimagining digital ads but also pushing the boundaries of backend engineering and data innovation.

• Backend Systems & API Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that power our data-driven products
• Data Pipeline & Integration: Build and optimise data pipelines and integrations for cloud-based, serverless architectures
• Cloud & Serverless Solutions: Leverage cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless infrastructure to build efficient, cost-effective solutions
• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative features while adhering to best practices in backend development
• Troubleshooting & Optimisation: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise performance to ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging technologies in backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data processing, and contribute fresh ideas to the tea