Staff Engineer (Backend)

At Trustpilot, we're on an incredible journey. We're a profitable, high-growth FTSE-250 company with a big vision: to become the universal symbol of trust. We run the world's largest independent consumer review platform, and while we've come a long way, there's still so much exciting work to do. Come join us at the heart of trust!

We’re a leading online reviews platform, free and open to all. Our mission is to be a universal symbol of trust. We are well on our way — but there’s still an exciting journey ahead of us. 

Today, we are an Engineering team of close to 100, with offices in Copenhagen, London, and Edinburgh. You can choose to work from the office, flex, or remotely (Denmark or UK). No matter what you choose, we'll help you set up your workstation and make sure you have the opportunity to connect with your team.

At Trustpilot, we work and deliver as a team. The environment that we cultivate includes working with great people who support each other every step of the way, while at the same time encouraging you to bring your best ideas and contributions every day. Everyone’s opinion matters, and you can help come up with the next big idea that will bring Trustpilot forward. Join our team and shape the way we work. Are you ready to contribute to our mission?

As a Staff Engineer in the Consumer space, you'll work across our three Consumer teams - Voice, Decisions, and Reach - plus our Design Systems team, shaping how millions of people experience Trustpilot.

We understand that not everyone will have every single one of these experiences and capabilities, and that's OK. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and interest to thrive in this role and enhance the performance of our team.

• Lead the delivery of major initiatives, balancing timely delivery with sustainable engineering practices
• Bring together the work of various teams and individuals into a cohesive, achievable plan aligned with company goals, key milestone deadlines and user experience standards
• You use your skill set to improve Trustpilot’s capabilities in your domain.
• Develop, implement, and share innovative strategies to ensure the quality, production readiness, scalability and ongoing health of our apps and systems
• Manage and mitigate high-risk elements of projects, effectively communicating issues, risks, and dependencies with stakeholders
• Team up with engineering leadership and the staff engineering cohort to recruit, develop, and support highly qualified professionals

• Several years of experience in Backend Software Engineering at a Senior, Principal or Staff Engineer level
• In-depth knowledge of Javascript/Typescript-based Full-Stack service/microservice Development (e.g. Node.js)
• Extensive experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS), message queues (e.g. SQS) and Database formats (e.g. DynamoDB)
• Experience with modern frontend technologies (e.g. React, Vue.js)
• Highly adept, detail-oriented professional with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Experience delivering scalable systems that solve complex technical challenges at scale
• Extensive stakeholder management experience with a focus on working across multiple functions/domains and the ability to create alignment across diverse teams
• Experience mentoring and helping other engineers grow their technical skills

• You are a lifelong learner across all areas, constantly seeking to expand your own knowledge and help others grow
• You constantly look to raise the bar for yourself and those around you in everything you do
• You are a leader who sets the standard, not just through code, but through the day-to-day work, the culture and values you promote
• You believe that diversity in teams enhances the quality of work and leads to better outcomes
• You promote a culture of continuous feedback and learning
• You lead through influence, setting patterns others want to follow

• Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, ...), Docker, CloudFormation

• A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment 
• Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
• Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
• Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
• Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials.

We want our teams to reflect the diversity around us because we believe that diverse teams make us better. Help us build that diverse environment. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply - regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic status, culture or beliefs. 

Still not sure?

We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. We’re excited to hear about your experiences as well as how you will contribute to our working culture. So, even if you don’t feel you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!

About us

Trustpilot began in 2007 with a simple yet powerful idea that is more relevant today than ever — to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. Trustpilot is open, independent, and impartial — we help consumers make the right choices and businesses to build trust, grow and improve.

Today, we have more than 300 million reviews and 64 million monthly active users on average across the globe, with 140 billion annual Trustbox impressions, and the numbers keep growing. We have more than 1,000 employees and we’re headquartered in Copenhagen, with operations in Amsterdam, Denver, Edinburgh, Hamburg, London, Melbourne, Milan and New York. 

We’re driven by connection. It’s at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh –– it’s built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be the universal symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations worldwide and over 50 nationalities, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas. 

Our purpose to help people and businesses help each other is a tall order, but we keep it real. We’re a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense. A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you –– we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If you’re ready to grow, let’s go. 

Join us at the heart of trust.

Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.

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If you have a disability and would like to discuss any adjustments you might need either in submitting your application, or to the recruitment process more generally, please let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition Team (talent.acquisition@trustpilot.com) quoting the role you wish to apply for.

Any offer of employment for this position will be subject to our standard background checks.