We're Cuez and we're reshaping the world of live broadcasting through our innovative SaaS tools used by production teams around the globe: from newsrooms and sports studios to universities, talk shows and events.
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and enhancement of our back-end systems. You'll collaborate closely with our talented team to architect, develop and optimize robust and scalable solutions.
Your mission
* Drive the design, development, and optimization of back-end solutions to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
* Mentor and guide team members, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
* Architect and implement highly available and resilient infrastructure solutions.
* Conduct research on emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine system architecture and design.
* Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and industry standards.
* Drive the adoption of testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure the quality and stability of our software products.
* Document technical designs, processes, and decisions to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintainability.
Your profile
* 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and scalability.
* Proficiency in PHP, with expertise in frameworks such as Laravel.
* Excellent communication skills (English) and the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team environment.
* Strong understanding of caching strategies and techniques to improve API performance.
* Experience building and maintaining open RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
Bonus Points
* Experience in DevOps is valuable for this position
* Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud, selecting the correct services and navigating the infrastructure for support and debugging purposes.
Why you'll love it here
* You'll work on a product that's used in live broadcasts worldwide: your impact will literally be visible on screen.
* Short decision lines mean good ideas get heard and acted on quickly.
* You'll collaborate with passionate colleagues across engineering, design, sales and customer success: people who genuinely enjoy building things together.
* We're lean enough for your contribution to make a real difference, yet established enough to provide stability and structure.
* Flexibility is real here: hybrid options, flexible hours and trust to manage your work in the way that makes you most productive.
* We value curiosity and growth: you'll have a budget and opportunities for learning and room for new ideas.
* A competitive package tailored to your experience and skills, including health coverage, mobility support and a solid holiday policy that helps maintain balance.
* An inclusive culture where ownership is encouraged and every voice matters.
* Open to both employees and freelancers.
Who we are
At Cuez we're on a mission to simplify and optimize the production of live broadcasts. From news and sports to talk shows and universities, our cloud-based solutions empower production teams worldwide to create seamless, high-quality content.
Our innovative SaaS products help streamline workflows, enhance collaboration and automate repetitive tasks, allowing creative teams to focus on what truly matters: storytelling.
With a global team working both remotely and from our office in Leuven, we foster a dynamic, open and innovation-driven culture. We believe in teamwork, creativity and continuous learning.