Senior Software Engineer - Back End

Senior Software Engineer Back End Remote (must be based in Portugal) About Tillster Tillster headquartered in the USA is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions for the restaurant industry. For more than a decade weve pioneered self-service ordering and payment technologies across mobile web kiosk and call center platforms. Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower restaurants and consumers to connect and transact anywhere anytime and from any deviceone order at a time billions of times over. Today our platform integrates with 15+ POS systems covering over 90% of the multi-unit restaurant market. At Tillster youll join a team that is transforming restaurant e-commerce on a global scalebuilding solutions that fuel growth for our clients and bring personalized convenience to millions of guests worldwide.

About the Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) to help design build and scale our cloud-based microservices platform. This role is perfect for someone who loves solving complex engineering challenges thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make an impact on products used by some of the worlds most recognized restaurant brands. As part of our back end engineering team youll work with AWS TypeScript and modern service-oriented architectures to deliver highly available secure and high-performance solutions. Youll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions mentor peers and ensure our services are built with quality at their core.What Youll Do

• Design develop and maintain scalable microservices in AWS using TypeScript (or other modern OOP languages).

• Build services that integrate seamlessly through well-defined APIs ensuring modularity scalability and performance.

• Champion testing excellence: write and maintain unit integration and end-to-end tests driving high test coverage and adopting TDD where appropriate.

• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (Scrum or Kanban) and collaborate with product owners architects and engineers across teams.

• Participate in code reviews ensuring high-quality maintainable and well-documented code.

• Engage in technical design discussions to shape the evolution of our platform.

• Continuously learn and grow: Tillster offers access to 16K+ online courses to keep your skills sharp and future-ready.

About You

• 5+ years of experience building service-oriented applications with Java Python C# TypeScript or similar.

• Proven experience designing and implementing microservice architectures.

• Hands-on experience with quality testing (unit integration end-to-end).

• Strong grasp of design patterns and architectural best practices.

• Proficient with relational and/or NoSQL data stores.

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban).

• Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth JWT encryption).

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).

• Bonus points for: AWS serverless experience (DynamoDB SQS etc.).

• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Comfortable in a fast-moving dynamic environment where requirements evolve.

The Interview Process

• Recruiter screen with Talent Acquisition

• Live coding challenge & interview with Back End Engineering Manager

• Final conversation with our Program Leader (TCE)

Why Join Tillster?

• Work on global-scale technology powering billions of transactions.

• Be part of a collaborative innovative and fun culture where problem-solving and ownership are celebrated.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible work schedules generous PTO and health & retirement benefits.

• Educational Assistance Program + access to 16000+ online learning courses.

• Remote-first culture with colleagues across the U.S. France Portugal and Spain.

At Tillster we are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity value inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Please note: No visa sponsorship is available for this role. Principals only no agencies or calls please.

About Tillster Headquartered in the USA Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service ordering and payments solutions for mobile tablet online kiosk call center and more creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences language and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform; one scalable enterprise class solution to create world-class digital engagement solutions. Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere anytime and from any device - one consumer at a time one order at a time billions of times over. In doing so together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and make the till grow for Tillster and our customers.

Thriving at Tillster As a member of Tillster you will embody our core values:

• Put Customers First: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers in all decisions and actions appropriate to Tillsters stage of development resources and stated goals.

• Collaborate: Work together effectively leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.

• Innovate: Embrace creativity and pursue new ideas to drive progress and improvement.

• Operate from Data: Use strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data.

• Drive Results: Focus on achieving tangible outcomes and delivering high performance.

• Own It: Take responsibility for your actions and the success of your work.

• Be Passionate and Have Fun: Bring enthusiasm to your work and enjoy the journey.

Making a Difference in the Tillster Way Our business and product mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally; by empowering supporting and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where every team member is respected empowered and encouraged to grow. To make this a reality Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin gender identity sexual orientation age family/parental status marital status veteran status disability or any other protected status.

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