Senior Backend Developer (Tim Team)

Hi there!

We are Semrush, a global Tech company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers.

• Develop and maintain the Semrush Enterprise website crawler, continuously improving speed, scalability, and data accuracy.

• Build and optimize backend services for large-scale website data processing using Scala and Akka.

• Solve complex crawling, parsing, and data extraction challenges.

• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code; actively participate in code reviews.

• Take an active role in architecture and system design decisions together with the engineering team.

• Work closely with engineers and product owners to solve customer business problems using highly scalable, data-driven systems.

• At least 2 years of work experience in Scala or a similar functional programming language on JVM

• Experience working with Scala-related technologies such as Akka, Akka HTTP, Spark, etc.

• Understand the basics of Container (Docker Environments), modern CI/CD Pipelines

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Strong problem-solving skills

Not required, but a plus

• Google Cloud, AWS, or Kubernetes knowledge would be a big plus

• You share our common values: Trust, as we prefer to speak up and be our true selves; Sense of Ownership, as it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in; and enthusiasm for Constant Change, as we are always looking to make things better

A bit about the team

The Tim Team is at the heart of Semrush’s platform, responsible for developing and maintaining the Enterprise website crawler. The crawler leverages the Chrome/Lighthouse engine to analyze website performance, usability, legal compliance, and accessibility issues. You will join a team of developers and a Product Owner, collaborating closely to continuously improve the crawler and deliver value to our customers.

• Flexible working hours

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexi Benefit for your hobby

• Employee Support Program

• Loss of family member financial aid

• Employee Resource Groups 

• Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office

• Corporate events

• Teambuilding

• Training, courses, conferences

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing. 

We've been developing our product for 17 years and have been awarded G2's Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,700 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. 

Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!