Backend Engineer

About Translated

Translated is a leading company in AI-enabled translation services. We are on a mission to allow everyone to understand and be understood in their own language.

Our success stems from a unique blend of the world’s #1 adaptive neural machine translation technology (IDC MarketScape 2022), the largest network of vetted, native-speaking professional translators, and top-ranked AI-enabled text, audio, and video translation tools (Gartner, 2022).

By leveraging a seamless symbiosis of artificial intelligence and human creativity, we design custom localization projects that were previously unthinkable, helping more than 280,000 clients grow their businesses worldwide.

Job Position.

As a Backend Engineer at Translated, you will play a crucial role in developing applications and integrations for the Lara ecosystem - our advanced LLM-based translation system - contributing to the documents, web application and SDKs for external system integration across different platforms and languages. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed team working on the company's fastest-growing and most strategic project. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the backend of our new translation product, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration with external systems. Working alongside the team, you will help shape the product and drive its success.

What You’ll Do: 

• be involved and participate in the overall Lara applications lifecycle; 
• main focus on coding, debugging and testing; 
• build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future; 
• develop functional and sustainable applications with clean codes; 
• troubleshoot and debug applications; 
• optimization of the applications for maximum speed and scalability; 
• collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, developers and system administrators; 
• stay up to date with current best practices. 

Qualifications Required:

• deep Knowledge of at least one scripting language ( Typescript, Python, etc...);
• good knowledge of Linux platforms; 
• experience with Amazon AWS; 
• experience with Relational DBMS (MySQL); 
• experience with NoSQL DBMS (Redis); 
• experience with version control GIT and Github workflow; 
• experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • SDK: strong knowledge of SDK development, with experience in integrating and customizing libraries for various platforms and applications;
  • vision: strong knowledge of advanced browser APIs, with a focus on implementing multimedia features like camera and video;
  • browser extensions: hands-on experience developing browser extensions and optimizing web applications for enhanced performance; 
• innate care for structured, modular, clean and efficient code; 
• quick learner and good communication skills; 
• proactive, self-driven and enjoys solving complex problems, not just in the primary area of responsibility but across boundaries; 
• accountability & responsive: you take ownership of your work, ensuring that you meet goals with reliability and proactive communication; 
• passion for excellence: you’re dedicated to building high-quality, accessible, and performant applications.
• problem solver: you thrive on tackling challenges, learning quickly, and adapting to new situations; 
• team player: you excel in collaborative environments and enjoy working as part of a team; 
• effective communicator: clear and open communication is one of your strengths; 
• curiosity & continuous learning: you’re always eager to explore new technologies and improve your skill set.

Nice to have:

• experience with Node.js, its tools and ecosystem; 
• experience with Docker;
• experience of at least one compiled language ( Java 8 , C , etc. ); 
• experience with Message-Oriented Middlewares ( Ex: ActiveMQ, SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ, etc..); 
• experience with Linux environments, configuration and troubleshooting.

This position requires daily in-office presence, so we are unable to accommodate fully remote work. However, we value flexibility and offer the opportunity to work up to 48 days remotely per year, allowing for a balanced and adaptable work experience.

Headquarters

Translated is hosted at Pi Campus, a working environment immersed in nature where 5 luxury villas have been converted into functional offices to foster talent growth. Pi Campus is also a venture firm created by Translated to reinvest part of its profits into promising AI startups.

Benefits and Perks:

• Gym
• Swimming Pool 
• Kickboxing
• Water aerobics
• Fitness 
• Pilates
• Table Tennis and Football table
• Kitchen and snacks
• Bonuses and incentives for employees who quit smoking, ride a bicycle to work, or adopt a child.

Learn more about our company: https://translated.com/work-at-translated-onboarding. 

Diversity statement

At Translated, we proudly embrace and celebrate each individual's unique qualities to our team, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other differences. We recognize that these diverse perspectives empower us to overcome challenges, foster innovation, and drive excellence. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

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