Senior Backend Engineer (Full-time Remote)

Book For Work (bookforwork.com) is a fast-growing, free B2B accommodation booking platform (hotels, B&Bs, apartments, etc.) offering exclusive corporate rates to companies. Recognized by Forbes, Expedia, and other industry experts, our solution helps over 350 companies in Italy to : Speed up accommodation booking and management processes for business travel up to 10 times. Save at least 50% of accounting time thanks to consolidated invoicing and a single vendor. Calculate the CO₂ impact of their business trips. Thanks to this combination of savings and advanced features, Book For Work positions itself as a strategic partner for travel managers, accounting departments, and employees traveling for business. In just two years, Book For Work has earned the trust of top-tier clients, establishing itself as a credible player in a market that seems saturated, but is actually still wide open to innovation and transformation. With a strong strategic vision and innovative projects already in advanced development, Book For Work is preparing to expand into new markets, including global companies and multinationals. The Role : Senior Backend Engineer Book For Work helps business travelers and travel agencies rely on a fast and reliable lodging booking platform. Our engineering team is small, fast-moving, and deeply committed to clean code, scalable systems, and a culture of ownership. We’re looking for a Backend Engineer with strong experience in Python / Django, modern API design with FastAPI, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices, including containerization, CI / CD, and Kubernetes. Contract : Full-time Gross annual salary (RAL) : €45,000 Welfare : €1,000 net per year Annual salary review based on performance Develop and maintain external-facing API products to enable third-party business integrations. Ensure robust authentication, authorization, and data security in all API services. Own and improve our CI / CD pipelines, enabling smooth and safe deployments. Collaborate with product and frontend teams to shape the technical roadmap. Create and maintain clear API documentation, onboarding guides, and developer resources for partner integrations. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in English (written and spoken, minimum C1 level). 5 years of backend development experience with Python and Django. Deep understanding of API security and authentication protocols (OAuth2, API Keys, JWT). Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes in test and production environments. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean). Experience creating technical documentation for external developer audiences is a strong plus. Experience with logging / monitoring tools (e.g., Ongoing support and training to develop skills and career advancement. Apply directly via LinkedIn. Join Book For Work and help us revolutionize business travel booking in Italy and Europe! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Lecce, Puglia, IT

Posted Date: 7/4/2025