Backend Engineer

How do you keep a backend fast and maintainable as data volumes and features grow? At Brickyard, you will work on the backend of an image recognition platform that needs to process up to 500,000 images per day. The foundation is in place; now you can help shape what comes next.

As Backend Engineer, you will further develop and maintain the backend using Elixir, Phoenix and PostgreSQL. You will work on high-volume data processing, performance, scalability and architecture, while also contributing to CI/CD, Docker, queueing, logging, monitoring and testing. You will join an existing solution and collaborate with the developers who built the current backend before taking ownership of further improvements.

What we offer

• €4,000–€5,500 gross per month, depending on experience
• 32–40 hours per week
• 26 vacation days + a day off on your birthday
• Welcome/start-up bonus
• Hybrid working from Amsterdam-Duivendrecht
• On-site gym, fresh fruit and freshly prepared lunch

What you'll do

• Build and maintain the backend in Elixir and Phoenix
• Develop pipelines for processing up to 500,000 images per day
• Optimize PostgreSQL queries, indexing, partitioning and schema design
• Maintain CI/CD, Docker, queueing, monitoring and testing
• Improve scalability, stability and performance

Who are we looking for?

• 2+ years of backend engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Elixir and Phoenix
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, especially performance tuning and large datasets
• Experience with Docker, GitLab and CI/CD
• Nice to have: PostGIS, S3/MinIO or Oban

Brickyard is part of Waysis, a third-generation family business. From Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, Brickyard develops technology for license plate camera enforcement and image recognition, combining a strong Dutch market position with international ambitions.