Who we are & how we workAt bluumy, we help parents and children unlock their full potential through engaging educational experiences, expert-led content, and innovative digital products.We are building a world-class technology team in Amsterdam and are looking for a Backend Engineer (m/f/d) who combines customer obsession, analytical thinking, and execution excellence to help shape the future of our platform.Your missionWe are seeking a Backend Engineer (m/f/d) to build and scale the systems that power bluumy's platform. You will focus on designing robust backend services, APIs, integrations, and infrastructure that enable seamless user experiences and future growth.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend systemsBuild and optimize APIs and microservicesDesign efficient database structures and data modelsEnsure platform security, reliability, and performanceCollaborate closely with Product and Frontend Engineering teamsMonitor and improve system health and scalabilityParticipate in architectural decisionsSupport deployment, observability, and infrastructure initiativesWrite automated tests and maintain engineering quality standardsYour profile3+ years of backend engineering experienceStrong experience with modern backend technologiesExperience building scalable APIs and distributed systemsStrong database knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL)Experience with cloud infrastructureUnderstanding of security best practicesStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsFluent English communication skillsOptionalExperience in high-growth startup environmentsE-commerce or marketplace experienceExperience with event-driven architecturesExperience with containerization technologiesGerman language skillsInterest in educational technologyWhy us?Opportunity to build core platform architectureHigh ownership and technical influenceCollaborative engineering cultureCompetitive compensation and benefitsModern Amsterdam officeAbout usWho we are and what drives usWe’re not magicians. But as publishers, illustrators and authors, we’ve created numerous international children’s book titles and published them with some of the most renowned publishing houses — including the award-winning Bababoo and friends® series. First and foremost, though, we’re parents ourselves — supported by a 20-person team with decades of experience in childcare and toy quality assurance. We know the questions, the doubts — and the small moments that mean everything.We created bluumy to save you time and to help you discover the right books to truly enrich your child’s early years. A meaningful children’s book has to fit your child — and you — first and foremost. That’s exactly where we come in: no advertising, no detours. Just directly for you and your family.

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