Backend Developer (Autofix)

Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.

As our new Backend developer, you'll be part of our Autofix team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services in TypeScript/Node.js (plus Python, PHP, and others when needed)
• Manage AWS and Lambda deployments
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Design scalable, high-availability systems
• Plan, write, and document new features
• Handle asynchronous programming and its quirks
• Optimize code for speed where it matters
• Explore and integrate AI features
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Able to think along on architectural decisions
• Willing to learn new languages when needed
• Comfortable with hard problems and algorithms (e.g. parsing with ASTs)
• Willing to experiment and throw away code
• Experience with automated testing and unit tests
• Some DevOps experience (CI/CD)
• Curious about AI
• Fluent in English
• Able to work from our office in Ghent at least 3 days per week

What you can expect

• Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.
• Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.
• Top-tier tech pay and equity.
• High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.