We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Dublin office and from home. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 7 to 11 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Apex Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Apex Ventures, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Represent your function in cross-functional and leadership discussions.
- Lead by example, setting a high bar for quality, collaboration and professionalism.
- Make and clearly communicate well-reasoned decisions, including difficult trade-offs.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
What we're looking for
7-11 years of professional experience in a Backend Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Apex Ventures, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master's preferred)