[Remote] Staff Software Engineer at Malt

France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with experience in a product company (SaaS, fintech, marketplace)
  • Highly proficient in Java or Kotlin
  • Comfortable navigating complex backend architecture, APIs, and data models
  • Passionate about AI topics and regularly keep up to date with the latest developments
  • Already worked with AI (inferred from incomplete description)

Responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, and drive the execution of large, complex, and sometimes high-risk engineering projects that often span across multiple teams or systems
  • Design, develop, and implement scalable, efficient, and robust software solutions and systems
  • Define the short-term and long-term technical strategy and roadmap for a critical area, domain, or the organization's technology infrastructure
  • Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and high-quality engineering processes, including conducting thorough code reviews; provide architectural guidance and foster operational excellence
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, particularly Senior and mid-level engineers, to help them develop their skills and advance their careers
  • Act as a "glue" person, coordinating technical efforts and communication across multiple squads, departments, and stakeholders (e.g., Product Managers, Engineering Managers)
  • Champion and cultivate a robust engineering culture that prioritizes ownership, excellence, and speed
  • Play an active role in the lead engineering group, contributing to the definition and enhancement of company-wide software and systems engineering standards

Skills

Software Architecture
System Design
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Scalable Systems
Engineering Standards
Technical Strategy
Roadmap Planning

Malt

Connects businesses with freelance talent

About Malt

Malt connects businesses with freelancers, helping them find the right talent for their projects. The platform allows companies to browse and hire from a pool of over 700,000 freelancers across various fields. Businesses can post their project needs, and Malt matches them with suitable freelancers based on skills and experience. Unlike many competitors, Malt has expanded its services to include independent management consultants and interim executives through its acquisition of Comatch, offering a broader range of expertise. The goal of Malt is to empower individuals to take control of their careers while providing businesses with easy access to freelance talent.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$120.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Sabbatical Leave
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Hybrid Work Options
Health Insurance

Risks

Integration challenges with Comatch may affect service quality.
Rapid expansion may strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.
Reliance on AXA for insurance services poses a risk if partnership terms change.

Differentiation

Malt connects freelancers and clients with an easy-to-use search engine.
Malt offers automatic insurance through AXA during project work.
Malt acquired Comatch to expand into management consulting and interim executive services.

Upsides

Malt serves over 700,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients across nine countries.
The acquisition of Comatch strengthens Malt's presence in the German market.
Malt raised €80 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

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