The Senior Backend Engineer will develop new features, architect scalable solutions, collaborate on product development, and mentor other developers while working on the Brand Guidelines product area.
We're all about helping brands turn ideas into impact.
Frontify’s brand platform transforms how teams organize digital assets, collaborate on projects, and create engaging campaigns. Our people empower thousands of marketers and designers — including teams at Uber, Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Telefónica — to build engaging brands.
With headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and offices in London and New York City, we share a vibrant culture built on creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and joy. And we’re on the lookout for new team members to share our vision. If you’re ready for a brand-new adventure, keep reading!
Your team
Your new team is a group of motivated, collaborative, and innovative Engineers. Working on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, they come together to create and evolve a well-loved product but always keep room for new ideas and approaches. Outside of work, they’re parents, gamers, bookworms, adrenaline junkies, and so much more.
Your mission
Our mission is to evolve Frontify’s platform capabilities and deliver useful everyday tools to our customers. We are innovating and working on creative solutions to help our customers manage their Frontify organizations and resources more efficiently.
You’ll join the Guidelines team, where we’re looking for a competent and curious Senior Backend Engineer who thrives on solving architectural challenges and getting things done. You’ll work across the Brand Guidelines product area, including our public API and the Brand SDK, while driving the scalability, reliability, and performance of our product.
Your responsibilities
- You’ll develop new features within a modular architecture while migrating existing legacy code into it.
- You’ll architect solutions that ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
- You will collaborate with product management, design, and engineering toward viable product development changes from discovery to delivery.
- You will mentor other developers regularly with pair programming, code reviews, and alike.
Your story
- You can work remotely from anywhere in Switzerland or on-site in our St. Gallen office – or even mix it up during the week! Choose where to work from that works best for you.
- You're experienced in backend software engineering using PHP8+, GraphQL, REST, and MySQL.
- You are comfortable diving into the frontend when needed, using TypeScript & React or other modern frameworks.
- You love to write readable, reusable, scalable, and well-tested code.
- You fend off the dreaded 'big ball of mud' by keeping coupling low, cohesion high, and SOLID principles close at heart.
- You're proficient in writing Unit Tests and are familiar with test-driven development (TDD) and domain-driven design (DDD).
- You are not shying away from dealing with legacy code.
- You speak English fluently.
Why join us?
- Thrive with the tools and support to shape your future at Frontify.
- Be part of a product that connects brands and people with a human touch.
- Enjoy flexibility, opportunities to grow, and exposure to innovative technologies and ideas.
- Join a vibrant, social team—whether you love animals, yoga, or travel, we’ve got the Slack channels for you!
What we offer
- At least 5 weeks of holiday (PTO)
- Paid educational and well-being days off
- Home office setup budget
- Annual salary review
- Localized benefits
- Invite to our summer company meet-up in Switzerland
Important to us
At Frontify, we believe in being true to ourselves: We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment of vibrant individuals whose diverse perspectives build our collective future. We aim to provide equal opportunities and nurture a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.
Next Steps
Apply: Submit your CV and answer a few questions. We’ll update you on your application.
Talent Partner: Meet our Talent Team to discuss Frontify, the role, and your background.
Team Meetings: Connect with your future team, discuss the role, showcase your skills, and explore your potential new journey.
Join Us: If it’s a match, welcome to Frontify!
This description outlines the primary duties of the role, which may evolve in response to business needs and company growth. We’re looking for someone comfortable with change and excited to contribute to a dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, come join us and help shape what’s next.
We may conduct preliminary checks for successful candidates, depending on the role and in line with local laws. We’ll share all relevant details during the interview process.
Top Skills
GraphQL
MySQL
Php8+
React
Rest
Typescript
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