About Us

We are Cocoroco.com! We believe the war on talent is a matter of a loca​l market mismatch. That’s why we’re enabling companies to tap into the global talent pool through our online talent marketplace for remote customer service, sales and compliance talent. By doing so, global talent can connect with international companies, work from home and get fair compensation. It is therefore our mission to make work accessible for everyone globally, regardless of their location or background. Talents will now access the global labor market and maximize their career growth by unlocking their full potential.

Founded in early 2021, Cocoroco.com is growing at a fast pace and has built a proven online marketplace to support our business model. Speed and quality are the core drivers of our success which are accelerated by automation, and our model is trusted by companies such as Bunq, Rituals, Picnic, and many more.

About the job

We are now looking for a backend developer to join our team located at the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. Be our first in-house backend tech hire and help shape our innovative marketplace to make work accessible for everyone globally.

We're currently working with an agency to develop our platform, and this will be our first internal backend position to grow the in-house tech team.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a profitable, fast-growing company, where you’ll have the flexibility to define and build on the technical foundations of our business. The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, system architecture, and scalability—with the potential to lead our future backend team.

Does this sound like the challenge you need? Don’t wait—reach out to discuss.

Objective:

Spearhead the team’s technical success by building, validating, and maintaining the backend technical roadmap.

Scope:

• Reporting to the co-founder.

• Be the first in-house backend tech hire.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability.

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices to support seamless frontend interaction.

• Design and manage database architectures (MySQL) for efficiency and performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve backend application performance, ensuring high availability.

• Manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform.

Requirements

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in PHP and Symfony.

• Strong knowledge of MySQL and database optimization.

• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.

• AI and machine learning knowledge is a plus.

Experience:

• >5 years of work experience with backend development.

• Proven track record of developing scalable backend applications.

• Experience in database management and performance optimization.

• Demonstrated ability to work on complex projects from concept to deployment.

• Experience in managing and deploying applications in cloud environments.

Soft skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with marketplaces and AI-driven projects.

• Understanding of generative AI for backend interactions.

Benefits

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary, on a labor contract.

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

Application process:

1. Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are a good fit for this role.

2. Application review.

3. Cultural interview.

4. Technical interview.

5. Offer.