Backend Developer
Job description
Type of contract / Length
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Missions
Vates is a French software company specializing in Open Source and virtualization, with a strong commitment to open and collaborative development. Our main projects, Xen Orchestra and XCP-ng, cover the entire virtualization stack — from the hypervisor (Xen) and the virtualization platform (XCP-ng) to virtual machine management and backup (Xen Orchestra). Our company operates in an international environment, working fully remotely, fluent English required.
Your Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of new backend features in line with product specifications
- Ensure corrective and evolutionary maintenance of existing code
- Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration)
- Provide advanced technical support to users and internal teams
- Contribute to the writing and updating of technical and user documentation
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and software quality standards
- Participate in defining functional and technical specifications in collaboration with product teams
- Contribute to the improvement of development tools, procedures, and practices
Required Skills:
- Backend development using Node.js + TypeScript
- REST API development and integration
- knowledges of Database management
- knowledge of CI/CD pipeline implementation
- knowledge of Cloud and container technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Version control with Git
- Linux environment administration
- Working with agile methodology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication skills
- Proactivity
- Ability to handle pressure and deadlines
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management and prioritization
- Autonomy and accountability
- Curiosity and continuous learning mindset
- Organizational skills
Why join us?
At VATES, you will find a flexible work environment, a supportive and approachable team, and a role that makes a real impact on a daily basis.
Location:
Our offices are based in Grenoble or Paris, but we operate on a fully remote model to provide greater flexibility and daily work comfort.
You are free to work 100% remotely or come on-site occasionally, depending on your preferences.
Benefits:
- Meal vouchers
- Health insurance coverage funded at 50% by the company
- Benefits provided by the Works Council (employee discounts, cinema tickets, etc.)
- Employee savings plan (PEE)
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Annual bonus
- 100% remote work
As part of our diversity and inclusion policy, this position is open to all candidates, regardless of gender.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate profile is oriented towards candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree to a Master’s degree in Computer Science, software engineering, software development, or information systems. A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience. Fluent English.
Our Company
Are you the one?
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Step 1
Send your application with your resume and explain us in your email what motivates you to join us -
Step 2
Meet your potential manager and co-workers at the office or remote in order to check if it’s a good fit for both you and us -
Step 3
Receive your offer and start working for us!
Learn more about Vates
Vates was born more than 10 years ago in the French Alps, in Grenoble. Our team is composed of more than 150 people, spread out in France and elsewhere in the world. Want to know more about our history? Our team? Thinking of joining us?