Software Engineer, Backend (SE 0725)
Skroutz S.AAthens, Attica, Greece
Posted July 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
For 20 years now, Skroutz is the #1 e-commerce platform in Greece. Back in 2005 it had started as a price-comparison engine and now Skroutz has evolved into a one-stop e-commerce marketplace ingrained in the minds of people as the go-to-place for a carefree purchasing experience. Today, we help 6.500.000+ registered consumers with their shopping needs, from more than 8.000 online shops that are registered on our platform. Our company is committed to modern software development actively creating bleeding-edge e-commerce offerings and high-performance web pages. Our team is a passionate group of people that tackle the challenges of creating a wide range of user-oriented software solutions, involving a multitude of environments and innovational platforms. And all that, so we can provide our users the best e-shopping experience there is!
Job Description
Skroutz is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team and help shape the future of online shopping. The company focuses on delivering a user-friendly and seamless shopping experience and is poised for expansion in Europe. They value teamwork, continuous learning, and contributing to the evolution of the company.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a professional setting
- Excellent knowledge of database systems (relational, document-based, etc)
- Solid algorithmic and software engineering background
- Solid understanding of web architecture
- Intrigued by the product as much as by the technology
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and team spirit
- Proficiency in Greek: the role involves regular interactions with Greek-speaking stakeholders
- Knowledge of Ruby/Ruby on Rails (a plus)
- Strong knowledge of web architecture
- Familiarity with OOP principles and design patterns
- Comfort with TDD and other testing practices
- Exposure to architectural patterns and the production system of a large, performance-intensive web application
- Contributed to open-source projects
Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to books, online courses, and relevant resources
- Top of the Line tools and equipment
- Private Medical Plan
- Hybrid Working
- Free gym membership
- Free Skroutz Plus subscription
- Paternity leave
- Childcare allowance
- Free Skroutz Plus subscription