Senior Software Engineer

Job description

Senior Software Engineer Location: Remote (Within +/- 2 hours of CET) Contract Type: Full-time Starting Salary: €70K per year gross subjected to Skills and Experience Not Your Typical Workplace… Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a world without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we're building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans the globe, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected, we empower businesses to build teams without borders. More Than a Role We don't just need another Senior Software Engineer—we're looking for a builder who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and delivering scalable, high-quality software that creates real business impact. You'll play a key role in shaping and building the technology powering our Talent Operations platform, working on backend services while contributing to frontend development when needed. You'll influence technical decisions, contribute to system architecture, and collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support our global business. We're looking for engineers who embrace modern software development practices and actively leverage AI-powered development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code to improve productivity and code quality. Where Responsibility Meets Real Opportunity… Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services while contributing to frontend features where required. Build high-quality, well-tested software following modern engineering and DevOps best practices. Contribute to architecture, system design, and technical decision-making across the platform. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Review code, mentor teammates, and continuously improve engineering standards. Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability. What It Takes to Make an Impact Here… 5–6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus and frontend exposure. Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, React, Microservices, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS . Experience designing scalable systems and d…