Backend Engineer at Partao in Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

About Partao

Partao is building the global marketplace for heavy-machinery parts — a single platform that connects buyers and sellers across the industry. With 2,000+ brands and more than 5 million SKUs, we make sourcing faster, smarter, and more reliable by helping people find the exact part that fits their machine.

We’re focused on doing the right things well — first. That means building something useful, something real, with impact that lasts. If you want to be part of a fast-moving team shaping a marketplace at global scale, Partao is the place to do it.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Back-End Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain the server-side logic and architecture of our platform. You will work collaboratively with front-end developers and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient e-commerce experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize the back-end systems of our e-commerce platform.
• Build scalable and secure APIs to support front-end functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Monitor and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve back-end issues in a timely manner.
• Stay current with emerging back-end technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., PHP, Java, C++, Python, etc.).
• Solid understanding of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional experience with PHP and Magento development.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of system architecture, microservices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the data backbone of a fast-scaling B2B platform
• Work with real-world data that matters to customers every day
• Join a small, sharp, and globally distributed team
• Own critical decisions and make an impact from Day 1

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be a thought leader with a wide span of control in a fast-growing startup with experienced mentors
• A challenging and rewarding environment where you can directly impact the future of the company and the industry