Backend Team Lead

Akinon is a global software development company that provides state-of-the-art omnichannel solutions for the top retail brands worldwide, formed by leading professionals with 20+ years of experience in the online retail industry.

Akinon has created a suite of cloud-based Omnichannel applications which technologically disrupts the retail industry and offers a true Unified+ commerce experience. With our "Commerce Without Limits'' approach, we continually push the frontiers of what's possible in digital commerce.

The æX

Now, let’s talk about the heart of Akinon culture – the Akinonian æXperience or simply the æX.

The Akinonian æXperience, or the æX, represents the essence of Akinon's unique culture, emphasizing authenticity, and exploration.

Based on our core values, which are highlighted under the "Values of Everything", the æX sets the standards of how we operate and communicate.

Explore open positions, join us today, and let's thrive together in the æX!

Akinon is a global software development company that provides state-of-the-art omnichannel solutions for top retail brands worldwide (Lacoste, Gant, Nautica, Marks&Spencer, Banana Republic, etc.).

Based on more than 20 years of retail industry experience and with the support of a large team of highly skilled software developers, Akinon has created a suite of Cloud-based Omnichannel Applications (Akinon Commerce, Omnitron, Akinon OMS, Akinon Instore App, and Akinon Native AppBuilder for iOS & Android) which technologically disrupts the retail industry and offers a true Unified+ commerce experience.

In addition, thanks to our approach to see the concept of career as a whole experience for each and every Akinonian, we created the æX ( The A kinonian eX perience) and filled it with many exciting things from learning to sharing, from enabling to daring.

So, join us now and let’s thrive together in the æX !

WHY WORK AT AKINON?

Because;
- 4+ years of development experience with modern back-end technologies (Python, Django, PostgreSQL, RESTful Web Services APIs, OOP) with at least 1 years of team management experience
- Experience in the integration of microservices into consumer web applications,
- Experience in Python/Django code-based production, extensive testing, and E-Commerce development,
- Database skills in a relational database (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySql, etc),
- Experience in NoSql and caching (Redis, Hazelcast, Mongo, Cassandra, etc.)
- Knowledge of micro-services architecture,
- Strong understanding of agile software development methodologies,
- Product delivery through the entire SDLC of analysis, design, coding, reviewing, testing, implementation, and support to build applications and APIs,
- AWS (Amazon Web Services) environment experience is a plus,
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker,
- Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, YouTrack, etc,
- Have a positive approach and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand the user's needs.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THIS POSITION?

- Guide developers, create and review technical design patterns,
- Oversee the design and development of software and infrastructure components,
- Lead multiple migrations from applications to micro-services cloud-based applications,
- Create and maintain architecture, provide guidance and technical expertise and develop and maintain the technology roadmap,
- Participate in technical meetings for e-com solutions
- Lead the development of new concepts to support the business strategy and provide recommendations to leverage technology,
- Develop, create, and modify software applications or specialized programs in accordance with applicable software development methodology, meeting code quality metrics,
- Produce specifications and user documentation on software applications being developed,
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to solve tech and non-tech problems,
- Responsible for the analysis of new and emerging technologies

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Working in an inspiring, innovative, adaptable, reliable, and united tech company.
- Enjoy taking part in a dedicated creative initiative.
- Let our expert People&Culture team find the training you need.
- Show up in activities prepared with different concepts for you to work with fun.
- Enjoy the æX and being an Akinonian.

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