Backend Software Engineer

About Artidis Artidis is a pioneering clinical stage health technology company that aims to set the gold standard in tissue analysis and therapy optimization. By combining its nanotechnology platform for rapid tissue analysis with a holistic data solution, Artidis accelerates drug discovery, tissue engineering, and personalized treatment. Artidis focuses its research and development efforts on solid tumors to enhance responses to chemo, immuno, and cell therapies, driving precision in cancer care.

Job Purpose As a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Go (Golang), you will design, build, test, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs to meet user needs and technical requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure seamless integration with front-end applications and alignment with project goals. You will stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices to optimize system performance, scalability, and security. Your contributions will include participating in task planning and execution to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently create, test, and maintain software applications and systems based on user requirements and technical specifications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to align project goals and requirements.
• Stay updated with new technologies, methodologies, and programming tools, and apply them to improve software performance and user experience.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and prioritization of tasks to ensure software development projects are delivered on time.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development, preferably with Go; strong experience with other systems/backend programming languages such as Rust, Zig, or C++ is also welcome.
• Comfortable using AI/LLMs to accelerate development, with the judgment to critically review, validate, prototype and adapt generated code (not apply it blindly).
• Ability to spot code smells, edge cases, architectural inconsistencies and performance bottlenecks, and propose pragmatic improvements.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Working Conditions The environment is a typical start-up with an intrinsically motivated international team. Our company is an excellent place for rapid advancement and offers a promising opportunity to learn and share know-how in a very agile environment. The position requires the employee to go the extra mile when needed. We are looking for a team player who appreciates direct communication. The effort is rewarded with challenging tasks, the possibility to take responsibility, a highly driven team, and work serving a significant purpose. The job position comes with a competitive salary and a bonus for outstanding performance.