Staff Backend Engineer

Responsibilities: — Define the technical vision, architecture, and standards across backend systems — Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance at global consumer scale — Make high-quality architectural decisions across distributed systems, APIs, and data infrastructure — Improve system performance, latency, and fault tolerance — Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and engineering excellence — Support domain-based team structures (e.g. pricing, matching, supply engagement) Requirements: — 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong backend expertise — Proven track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems — Deep understanding of backend architecture, infrastructure, and platform concerns — High technical judgment and attention to detail — Experience in consumer-scale products or marketplaces — Background in performance-critical systems (low latency, high availability) Benefits: — Office-based role in Nicosia, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice — Competitive salary — Employee stock options plan — Private medical and dental insurance — Daily Lunch allowance — Latest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k display — Professional development stipend — Relocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowance