Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Activation)

Join to apply for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Activation) role at Akeneo. Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. We’re all about experience – from the best‑in‑class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Step into the future of product syndication with Akeneo Activation. We’re not just solving today’s challenges; we’re building the next‑generation platform for connecting product information with the world’s diverse sales destinations. Akeneo Activation intelligently transforms and distributes your PIM data, ensuring it’s perfectly optimized for retailers, marketplaces, and beyond. The Activation team is at the heart of this innovation, leveraging cutting‑edge serverless and cloud‑native technologies within GCP to create an infinitely scalable and adaptable platform. We thrive on tackling complex integration requirements and building elegant solutions that empower businesses to thrive in any digital marketplace. Be part of the team that’s redefining how products reach their customers globally.

What you’ll deliver in this role:

• Shape the future of a massive serverless cloud environment.
• Architect scalable solutions on GCP, leveraging the cutting edge of the Javascript ecosystem – think Node.js, React, and Next.js – to create impactful experiences.
• Streamline the mapping of large datasets to empower business users to obtain their data from our PIM system and transform this to the formats expected by various retailers and marketplaces globally.
• Evolve the merger engine of Akeneo Activation to ensure that our PIM data merges with external data in such a way that it is compliant with the complexities of regulation in any given destination.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, sharing your deep knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning across our talented team.
• Work cross‑functionally with a variety of stakeholders across multiple product lines.

What we’ll set you up for success:

• Demonstrable advanced‑level proficiency across Full‑Stack Engineering within a large‑scale serverless cloud environment, ideally utilising technologies from the JavaScript ecosystem (we use Node, React, and Next) and GCP.
• Own the entire lifecycle, from crafting elegant microservices and robust cloud architectures to implementing deployment and observability best practices.
• Be a vital bridge, effortlessly translating complex technical concepts for both technical peers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Champion a test‑driven approach, ensuring the reliability and robustness of everything we build.
• Understand that technology serves a purpose, driven by a desire to deeply understand user needs and deliver solutions that have a tangible business impact.

You don’t need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you!

Interview Process:

• 30‑45 minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
• 45 minute technical project walkthrough with the hiring manager
• 90 minute behavioural interview with up to 3 members of the product line
• 90 minute technical interview with two of our Staff Engineers

Life at Akeneo:

Work Environment:

• Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3‑4 days working from home and enjoy 25 days of annual leave.
• Option to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year.
• Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco‑friendly commuting.

Inclusivity:

• Benefit from 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid shared parental leave.
• A gradual return to work program is also available.
• Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.

Growth & Development:

• Access a £1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme."
• Start on the right foot with an 8‑week onboarding program.

Wellbeing:

• Receive company‑paid private medical insurance (Vitality Health) for you and eligible dependents.
• Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones with group income protection and a group life cover.
• Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice.

For more information about benefits, don’t hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team.