Job Title: Senior Backend EngineerLocation: Amsterdam, the NetherlandsLanguage: EnglishFTE: Full-time, hybrid (3 days per week in the office)Employment type: Initial fixed-term contract for 12 months. This role starts with a 12-month fixed-term contract, in line with company policy and common Dutch employment practice.About NewzooNewzoo is the global leader in PC and console games data, helping companies make confident strategic and operational decisions. With 17 years of expertise, we provide proprietary data through a platform covering game-level metrics, gamer insights, market intelligence, and storefront data. We work with many of the world's leading game developers and publishers.About the roleYou'll join our Engineering team as a senior individual contributor with a primary focus on backend systems and data infrastructure. You'll design and improve the services, APIs, and pipelines that power our products, while collaborating with colleagues across platform and infrastructure when needed.This role is best suited to someone who enjoys solving real product and data problems in a stable, well-understood stack. Because this is a senior role, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of production systems and contribute thoughtfully to technical direction. You do not need to be a gamer, but you should be interested in working on meaningful data challenges in the games industry.What you'll doDesign and build backend services and APIs that power our analytics platform and client-facing productsImprove and extend data pipelines that ingest millions of data points from gaming platforms and partnersStrengthen reliability, observability, performance, and cost efficiency across our systemsContribute to architectural decisions and help shape scalable technical solutionsPartner with engineers across backend, data, and infrastructure to solve cross-functional problemsSupport engineering quality through code review, technical discussion, and collaborationUse AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and Cursor as part of your day-to-day workOur engineering environmentWe primarily work with Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Kubernetes, and GCP. Our stack is deliberately stable so engineers can focus on solving important product and data problems, improving quality, and building systems that last.Your profileSenior professional experience building and operating production Python servicesStrong experience with Flask or a similar Python web framework, and REST API design skillsStrong understanding of analytical data systems, including experience with BigQuery and PostgreSQLExperience designing and operating data pipelines or ETL workflows in productionGood judgment around reliability, scalability, and operational qualityComfortable with modern CI/CD practices and version controlComfortable using AI-assisted development tools in daily engineering workCommitment to testing, maintainability, and clear technical thinkingBased in The NetherlandsAvailability to work hybrid from our Amsterdam office 3 days per weekNice to haveKubernetes and containerised deploymentTask queues such as CeleryExperience with gaming platform APIs such as Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Nintendo, or Epicdbt experience at meaningful scaleInterest in games or the games industryWhat you can expect from usReal technical ownership with room to influence architecture and engineering decisionsInteresting work at the intersection of backend systems, data infrastructure, and analyticsDirect impact on products used by leading games, hardware, media, and tech companiesA collaborative engineering environment focused on reliability, quality, and long-term thinkingHybrid setup with work-from-home, internet, and travel reimbursement, plus catered lunch in the officeSummer hours and flexible national holidaysOption to purchase additional holidaysWork from another country for up to 6 weeks per yearPersonal development budget of €1500Physical activity budget, OpenUp mental wellness support, and pension planAnd More: There's always more to discover!Hiring processApplication Submission: Send us your resume and cover letter to kickstart your journey with us! We value authenticity and genuine interest in the role. Applications generated by AI will not be considered. Please ensure your application reflects your own voice, experience, and motivation.Screening Call (30 minutes): We'll have a friendly chat to get to know you better and discuss your fit for the role.First Interview with Hiring Manager (30 minutes): Meet with the hiring manager to dive deeper into your experience and skills.In-person technical assessment (2 hours) followed by a 30-minute conversation with team members from other departments.Offer: If we're a good match, you'll receive a job offer to join our amazing team!Interested?Please upload your CV and cover letter to apply. If there is a great match, we will discuss your motivation and relevant technical examples during the interview process.We believe great talent comes from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of all genders, identities, experiences, and perspectives.If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We don't expect anyone to tick every box - we value potential, curiosity, and diverse experiences as much as specific qualifications.If this role interests you, we'd love to hear from you!