Senior Backend Engineer – Build Scalable Systems in a Modern Tech Environment

Job title:

Senior Backend Engineer – Build Scalable Systems in a Modern Tech Environment

Company

Whiteaway Group

Job description

Are you a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on building scalable, event-driven systems in a cloud-native environment? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team shaping the infrastructure and core services behind a leading e-commerce platform?We’re hiring on behalf of Whiteaway Group for their tech HQ in Aarhus. Join a product-centric company that has scaled rapidly across Scandinavia, driven by a strong digital mindset and a relentless focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.Why Join Whiteaway Group?Whiteaway Group is a digital-first retail company shipping household appliances across Scandinavia. What started as a fresh idea in the backroom of a Danish kitchen store has grown into a leading player in the market. At the heart of this growth is a modern, autonomous tech organization committed to quality, experimentation, and delivery.Your Role as a Senior Backend EngineerYou’ll be a key member of one of several autonomous squads, working alongside experienced software engineers to design and develop mission-critical backend systems. Whether it’s commercial operations, customer experience, sales, or delivery, you’ll help build and scale the backend that powers it all.What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain microservices using TypeScript/Node.js running in a cloud-native (AWS) environment.
• Lead architectural decisions and shape the future of our backend platform using domain-driven design and event-driven patterns.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and DevOps engineers to deliver reliable and maintainable systems.
• Ensure performance, security, and observability are first-class concerns in all your solutions.
• Mentor peers through pairing, MOB programming, and code reviews

Your BackgroundWe’re looking for someone who combines deep backend expertise with curiosity and leadership:

• Solid experience building scalable backend systems using TypeScript/Node.js (or equivalent modern stacks).
• Strong grasp of system design, DDD, event-driven architecture, and RESTful/async APIs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with MACH principles and microservice orchestration.
• Comfortable working in agile teams, taking ownership of features and mentoring others.

Experience with high-traffic e-commerce or logistics systems is a plus but not required.What Whiteaway Offers

• A flat, informal, and tech-driven organization where developers have real ownership
• A supportive culture centered on experimentation, continuous learning, and delivery
• Hackathons, pair & MOB programming, and access to learning resources

About Whiteaway GroupWhiteaway Group is a tribe of 300+ passionate people working across Scandinavia, selling and shipping appliances through e-commerce, franchise stores, and B2B channels. With brands like Skousen, Tretti, and Whiteaway, the group is grounded in innovation and honesty, always pushing for better customer experiences through technology.Interested?
We in Bloom are actively reviewing applications and look forward to receiving your application and CV in Danish or English as soon as possible.If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact IT Recruiting Manager Dorte Pape at Bloom via dp@bloom.dk or +45 3160 9365.

Expected salary

Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:40:44 GMT

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