[Hiring] Software R&D Engineer @WorkNomads

Role Description

WorkNomads is seeking a Software R&D Engineer to join our diverse team, working remotely from the EU or from the WorkNomads base in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The R&D Development Engineer is responsible for delivering technically sound solutions and ensuring that all systems meet high standards of security, reliability, and compliance. This includes:

• Designing secure APIs
• Protecting sensitive data across mobile and backend systems
• Proactively managing vulnerabilities
• Embedding security best practices throughout the development lifecycle

In this role, the engineer takes technical ownership of the platform and maintains uniformity within the team by:

• Conducting high-quality code reviews
• Supporting other engineers
• Documenting key technical decisions to ensure long-term maintainability and shared understanding

Beyond pure engineering, the candidate should demonstrate strong product and business awareness, translating product goals into scalable and cost-effective technical solutions. They actively balance:

• Delivery speed
• Technical debt
• System robustness
• Operational cost

Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills , the ability to make informed decisions under uncertainty, and a strong sense of ownership . The engineer will collaborate with product, design, and operations teams, challenge assumptions constructively, and support the engineering organization in delivering sustainable value over time.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Python - Backend services, data processing, async programming, FastAPI, Django
• IOS/Android native app development
• Flutter/Dart knowledge
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Microservices architecture
• Nginx hands-on experience
• Databases and Data layers – PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite
• Containers and deployment strategies and applications (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)

Requirements

• AI integration and deployment
• C/C++ experience
• MS Azure, Firebase, or any other cloud system
• NoSQL databases

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our new nomadic economy, instead of watching it happen from the side-lines
• A personalized career development program
• An environment where your opinion matters, and you manage your own work-life balance
• International and dynamic workplace
• Coverage for internet and phone bills equal to 50 EUR net
• Employment or Freelancer contract with WorkNomads
• Competitive remuneration and social welfare package
• Team get-togethers and networking events are in our DNA!
• Need a place to live? Digitally check in to your spacious room in our WN LAB Hotel, the biggest and coolest 4-star co-living hotel in Bulgaria. No deposit, and special discount rates for single apartments starting from 660 EUR/month (utilities and cleaning included!).