Senior Back-End Engineer

Tallinn | Riga

We’re looking for a Senior Back-End Engineer to join our Platform team in Tallinn or Riga. This is a chance to build a globally used product that makes work more efficient for teams around the world.

In this role, you’ll write high-quality code, solve complex technical challenges, and shape architectural decisions that keep Scoro secure and high-performing. You’ll be part of a supportive, cross-functional team where experimenting, learning, and mentoring others are all part of the job.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need solid back-end engineering experience, strong knowledge of scalable architectures and databases, and a proactive mindset to take ideas from concept to deployment. We value clean code, curiosity, and teamwork.

If this sounds like you, send your application in English. We don’t have a set deadline and will start reviewing candidates right away.

👉Curious about Scoro’s Product Engineering team? Read the post by our Senior Software Engineer, or visit the Product Engineering Blog on Medium.

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What will you do?

  • Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code to develop and improve Scoro’s work management software.
  • Identify and solve complex technical challenges with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
  • Identify and champion building a modern, scalable and highly performing platform for Scoro’s services.
  • Take responsibility for your developments from idea to deployment, collaborating with a cross-functional team of designers, product managers, and other engineers.
  • Tackle challenges alongside a supportive team, where learning through experimentation is encouraged. Build impactful solutions that empower others.
  • Mentor and support junior developers to help them grow their skills and confidence.
  • Drive improvements and take ownership of initiatives within your team and across the engineering organization.
  • Help to keep the Engineering team’s best practices and tooling sharp and up to date
  • Leverage AI tools like Cursor, Copilot, Claude, or whatever helps you get the job done.

You’d be a great fit if you have:

  • 5+ years of experience in software development.
  • Hands-on experience with Go/TypeScript/PHP and building GraphQL/Rest/gRPC APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with MySQL/MariaDB/Elasticsearch/Redis and optimizing database queries.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and design scalable, well-architected software solutions.
  • Passion for quality and the ability to engineer it into every stage of the development lifecycle.
  • Strong mentoring and collaboration skills – you enjoy helping others grow.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to plan and prioritize your work effectively.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • A proactive and positive attitude.

Bonus points for:

  • Having a degree in IT.
  • Experience with pair programming, TDD, and continuous delivery concepts.
  • Experience with building CI pipelines, custom tooling and automating workflows.
  • Experience with working and building microservices, communication and authentication layers.
  • Experience with Kubernetes deployments and orchestration.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Having a full-stack experience, working with modern front-end technologies like Vue.js and React.

Here’s What Awaits You at Scoro

  • Possibility to Make an Impact: Work on a meaningful, globally used product that helps businesses streamline their workflows and achieve more.
  • Stock Options Package: Be part of Scoro’s growth and share in our success.
  • Health Benefits: Three paid medical days, option to choose between health insurance or Stebby compensation, and mental health services.
  • Hybrid Work: We don’t have mandatory office days. Join us in our cozy Tallinn or Riga office, or work from wherever you feel most productive.
  • Annual Leave: Over 5 weeks of paid time off.
  • Loyalty Days: 1-5 extra holiday days per annum based on tenure.

 

  • Continuous Learning: Invest in your growth with trainings, an individual budget for books and courses, and unlimited access to Udemy.
  • Community and Activities: Connect with teammates through on-site and hybrid events, employee-led initiative groups, and fun sports activities.
  • Global Gatherings: Meet the entire Scoro team at our bi-annual company-wide events in Tallinn.
  • Unique Company Culture: A diverse international team where trust, teamwork, and laughter go hand in hand. Get a glimpse of the vibe on Instagram and Scoro’s Blog.
  • Monthly Gross Salary: Depending on experience, the range is 4400 – 5500 euros before taxes.

Please know that at Scoro, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Get in touch

Hiie-Liin Dirveiks

Recruitment Team Lead

+372 555 961 22 [email protected]