Senior Back-End Engineer (Czechia, Remote)

Magnolia International

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly proactive Senior Back-End Engineer to join our European team, working from anywhere in the EU. You will be instrumental in building scalable features, APIs and modules, powered by a purely Headless Magnolia CMS backend. We operate in a fast-paced, modern environment and are actively embracing AI-assisted development. We are looking for a self-starter who actively identifies and solves blockers independently, and communicates effectively across the department.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a Back-End Engineer.
• CMS core knowledge: prior experience with DX Core or a similar product, especially with regard to security, SSO, configuration management, and data layer.
• Quality mindset: proven track record of delivering features that are pragmatic, thoroughly tested, solve the end user’s initial problem, and are owned long-term.
• Solid proficiency in Java, together with excellent command of written and spoken English
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a multicultural team: taking initiative, self-managing effectively, and driving projects forward in a remote environment.
• A forward-thinking mindset: with strong curiosity and proven experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate your development speed.

Nice To Haves

• React experience: Exposure to the modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem is nice to have, as it is a growing part of our technical landscape.

Responsibilities

• Work with Java to configure, improve, and maintain Magnolia’s backend.
• Proactively identify blockers, propose solutions, and independently drive tasks forward while maintaining tight, continuous alignment with our PM, Architects, and Leads to shape epics and clear dependencies.
• Leverage agentic AI workflows (we use Claude) across the entire product lifecycle. From shaping epics and brainstorming architecture with the PM, to automating complex development tasks, testing, and streamlining our go-to-market deployment—you will use AI to reduce cognitive load, stay unblocked, and boost your efficiency.
• Maintain clear communication in English regarding project status, technical hurdles, and architectural decisions, which is critical for our team's success.

Benefits

• Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the best professionals in the industry
• Lateral and vertical growth opportunities
• Flexibility, flexibility, flexibility
• Remote-friendly vibes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed