Lighthouse
Hospitality
SeniorBackendEngineer
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“Senior Backend Engineer at Lighthouse. Skills: Backend development, Distributed systems, AI platform. Develop backend services. Maintain backend services”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years backend development, Go or Python/Django experience, Collaborative work in cross-functional squad, Architectural mindset, Product-minded approach, Ownership-driven approach, Read and contribute to frontend code, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience with Go or Python/Django, Ember.js/TypeScript familiarity, React framework familiarity
What You'll Do.
Develop backend services
Maintain backend services
Build distributed services
Manage data pipelines
Manage autopilot infrastructure
Collaborate within cross-functional squad
Deliver high-quality features
Apply architectural thinking
Utilize AI coding tools
Accelerate development
Accelerate documentation
Contribute to development lifecycle
Review frontend codebase
Contribute to frontend codebase
Ensure system reliability
Ensure system performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional squad; Frontend and backend engineers; Product manager; Designer
Full Job Description
Our Mission: Why Lighthouse? At Lighthouse, we’re on a mission to revolutionize commercial strategy as hospitality’s most powerful AI platform. We take the world's largest hotel data network and transform it into real-time intelligence that drives action. We don't just deliver insights; we empower businesses to make decisions that move revenue. With $370M in Series C funding and over $100M in ARR, we are scaling at lightspeed. Our 850+ teammates across 35 countries aren't just building software—they are leveraging cutting-edge AI to help hoteliers be the first to act. Tens of thousands of hotels across 185 countries trust Lighthouse to execute their commercial strategy, including every one of the top 15 global chains and thousands of independent hotels that consistently outperform their markets. With Lighthouse AI, the intelligence gets deeper. Decisions get smarter. Actions get faster. We help hoteliers be first to act. Lighthouse Values: Our guiding light We are Lumineers. Our shared values keep us on a collaborative path fostering a cultural and customer centric environment Pursuit of greatness: We’re innovators who care deeply about our customers’ success. Our team brings their best work, stays curious, and delivers excellence through attention to detail Meaningful work matters: We make every moment count by knowing what to deliver, why it matters, and how it drives Lighthouse forward Elevate each other: We don’t just work together - we grow together. What unites us is understanding each other as people and working toward shared goals We’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry’s most exciting rocket-ship? 🚀 Job Details 💼 Engineering 📍 Belgium - Ghent 🕜 Full-Time/Hybrid What you will do As a Senior Backend Engineer you will be a key player in developing our core pricing manager system,
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