Akeneo
Software Engineer
Job Location
Ile-de-France, France
Job Description
Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company.We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are.We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .
Job description
TL;DR:
If you're a Node.js & TypeScript enthusiast with a knack for serverless architecture and a passion for solving complex, scalable systems, we want you on our team!
Why Akeneo?
At Akeneo, we don't just build software-we create solutions that empower global brands and retailers. Our software is designed to be elegant, resilient, and scalable, making a real impact for our users. We believe in fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. Here, you'll find the perfect environment to grow, experiment, and thrive.
What's the role?
As a Software Engineer in our Activation team, you'll tackle high-impact challenges and build sophisticated systems that power real-time data, robust workflows, and seamless integrations.
In this role, you will:
This is your opportunity to create solutions from scratch, experiment with the latest technologies, and shape the future of our product architecture.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who loves both technology and product. If this sounds like you, you'll feel right at home at Akeneo. To thrive in this role, you'll need:
Extra points if you:
Our tech stack:
At Akeneo, we love to experiment with cutting-edge technology. You'll be working with tools like ElasticSearch, Firestore, PubSub, and Terraform. We operate on a "Shape-Up" model-6 weeks of sprint, followed by 2 weeks of cool down-allowing us to reflect, explore, and innovate in a balanced and thoughtful way.
Ready to join us?
If you're excited about building products that scale, solving complex challenges, and working in an environment that champions personal growth, hit that apply button! We'd love to meet you.
Akeneo is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply!
Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.
The position is open in the lovely city of Nantes: Enjoy a 19th-century historical building, tour our private garden and stop by the pond while doing your team catch-up. We also do great barbecues when the sun is out.
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home)
33 days paid leave if you are the second parent (instead of 28 days)
Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
Choose between MacOS or Linux
Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events
A €1,000 learning budgetper employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice
Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process:
Interview with Talent Acquisition: a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists, where you'll learn more about the role, Akeneo, and briefly go through your experience and expectations.
Interview with Engineering Manager: meet your future manager and get more information about the role and the engineering culture at Akeneo. The manager will also evaluate your hard/soft skills by allowing you to highlight the projects you worked on.
Technical interview: This is not a typical technical interview. You will not have to use a whiteboard or be given a test at home. We want to reach the limits of your hard skills with a series of open questions. During the interviews, we will evaluate some criteria: technical skills, development practices, code & architecture design, capacity to pinpoint an issue at hand, sense of logic, and learning abilities.
Team interview: meet your future colleagues! A less formal interview where the idea is for you to get to know the people you'll be working with (aka your future squad) and see if you all want to work together!
At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!
Department Product Role Engineering Locations Paris, Nantes Employment type Full-time Working policy Hybrid
Location: Ile-de-France, FR
Posted Date: 11/13/2024
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company.We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are.We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .
Job description
TL;DR:
If you're a Node.js & TypeScript enthusiast with a knack for serverless architecture and a passion for solving complex, scalable systems, we want you on our team!
Why Akeneo?
At Akeneo, we don't just build software-we create solutions that empower global brands and retailers. Our software is designed to be elegant, resilient, and scalable, making a real impact for our users. We believe in fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. Here, you'll find the perfect environment to grow, experiment, and thrive.
What's the role?
As a Software Engineer in our Activation team, you'll tackle high-impact challenges and build sophisticated systems that power real-time data, robust workflows, and seamless integrations.
In this role, you will:
- Design and scale high-reliability workflows to ensure our systems are always performant.
- Optimize data transformation pipelines, handling large datasets with ease.
- Integrate Akeneo with a diverse array of external APIs, helping us expand our ecosystem.
- Create intuitive, real-time tracking interfaces that deliver value to users.
This is your opportunity to create solutions from scratch, experiment with the latest technologies, and shape the future of our product architecture.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for someone who loves both technology and product. If this sounds like you, you'll feel right at home at Akeneo. To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
- A passion for building new projects from the ground up, with an eye on scalability and performance.
- An interest in strictly typed codebases, hexagonal architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (we're serious about this!).
- You enjoy working in autonomous teams and embrace peer programming or mobbing sessions.
- Backend engineering experience, with a keen understanding of how your work impacts the product as a whole.
- A love for testing, code reviews, continuous integration, and thorough documentation.
Extra points if you:
- Have experience with serverless architectures.
- Know how to handle large volumes of data.
- Bring a strong testing culture and familiarity with CI/CD tools.
- Have worked with syndication, retailers, or marketplaces.
Our tech stack:
At Akeneo, we love to experiment with cutting-edge technology. You'll be working with tools like ElasticSearch, Firestore, PubSub, and Terraform. We operate on a "Shape-Up" model-6 weeks of sprint, followed by 2 weeks of cool down-allowing us to reflect, explore, and innovate in a balanced and thoughtful way.
Ready to join us?
If you're excited about building products that scale, solving complex challenges, and working in an environment that champions personal growth, hit that apply button! We'd love to meet you.
Akeneo is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply!
Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.
The position is open in the lovely city of Nantes: Enjoy a 19th-century historical building, tour our private garden and stop by the pond while doing your team catch-up. We also do great barbecues when the sun is out.
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home)
33 days paid leave if you are the second parent (instead of 28 days)
Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
Choose between MacOS or Linux
Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events
A €1,000 learning budgetper employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice
Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process:
Interview with Talent Acquisition: a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists, where you'll learn more about the role, Akeneo, and briefly go through your experience and expectations.
Interview with Engineering Manager: meet your future manager and get more information about the role and the engineering culture at Akeneo. The manager will also evaluate your hard/soft skills by allowing you to highlight the projects you worked on.
Technical interview: This is not a typical technical interview. You will not have to use a whiteboard or be given a test at home. We want to reach the limits of your hard skills with a series of open questions. During the interviews, we will evaluate some criteria: technical skills, development practices, code & architecture design, capacity to pinpoint an issue at hand, sense of logic, and learning abilities.
Team interview: meet your future colleagues! A less formal interview where the idea is for you to get to know the people you'll be working with (aka your future squad) and see if you all want to work together!
At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!
Department Product Role Engineering Locations Paris, Nantes Employment type Full-time Working policy Hybrid
Location: Ile-de-France, FR
Posted Date: 11/13/2024
Contact Information
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