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 fulfillment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page.

The Team and Areas of Ownership

Studios oversees the ownership of the flagship Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) products within Akeneo that is used daily by thousands of users worldwide to manage their global product information from just one place!

Studios is the primary product suite within the wider Akeneo Product Cloud platform. It is where our customers are able to manage & enrich their product listings, as well as being able to conduct analysis and obtain actionable insights on how they can improve their success.

Studios is made up of several impact teams focused on product data modelization, data quality and stewardship, orchestration & extensibility, governance & security, while streamlining data and operations.

What you will deliver in the role…

• Build scalable & easily maintainable backend systems that support complex product enrichment workflows, draft handling, and automation.

• Implement AI-driven features to optimize and enrich product data, including automated data completion and contextual enhancement.

• Enable robust integrations with external systems via APIs and event-driven architecture to support a wide range of enterprise use cases.

• Elevate the product modeling experience to the next level, through complex structure and AI based automation

• Enhance the data orchestration layer, enabling increased configurability, automation, and support for advanced triggers and actions.

• Deliver technical solutions that are extensible, performance-oriented, and tailored for the needs of large, global customers.

• Contribute to a reliable, observable, and secure cloud infrastructure built on GCP

• Collaborate across Product and Engineering teams to shape technical direction and ensure a customer-first, use-case-driven approach.

What we will set you up for success at Akeneo

• Expertise in Full-Stack Development: You'll bring advanced-level proficiency in PHP (Symfony) and React.js with TypeScript and Redux.

• Experience with Large-Scale SaaS: You'll have proven success in creating and maintaining SaaS solutions at scale.

• Understanding of Modern Architecture: You'll possess a good grasp of DevOps principles, microservices, and cloud-based architectures at scale.

• "Built It, Own It" Mentality: You'll have experience with deployment and observability best practices, taking ownership of your work.

• Passion for Mentorship: You'll guide and mentor less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering growth.

• Exceptional Communication Skills: You'll communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting your language as needed.

• Quality-First Approach: You'll have a test-driven and self-testing mindset, prioritizing quality from the start.

• Customer Focus: You'll prioritize understanding user needs and business impact over technical perfection, always keeping the customer in mind.

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

1. 30-45-minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

2. 45-minute technical project walkthrough with the hiring manager

3. 90-minute behavioural interview with up to 3 members of the product line

4. 90-minute technical interview with two of our Staff Engineers.

Life at Akeneo

Work Environment

- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home and option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year.

• UK: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave.

• France: Enjoy 34 days of annual leave and RTTs.

- Home Office & Commuting Allowance/Benefits: 

• UK: Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting.

• France: Enjoy a €500 budget to enhance your home office. 50% discount on the public transportation pass of your choice or a €45/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting.

- Meal vouchers (France only): Get your 50% employer-funded Swile card and benefit from €9,5 worth of meal vouchers per working day.

Inclusivity

- Generous Parental Leave: 

• UK: 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.

• France: Benefit from 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent.

- Community & Support: Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company.

Growth and Development

- Professional Development: Access a £1,000/€1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme."
- Comprehensive Onboarding: Start on the right foot with an 8-week onboarding program.

Wellbeing

- Health & Insurance: Receive company-paid private medical insurance for you and eligible dependents.
- Financial Security:

• UK: Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones group income protection and a group life cover.

• France: Protect your loved ones with life insurance covering up to 5 years of your salary, and safeguard your own financial stability with comprehensive income protection.

- Mental Health Support: 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.