Be part of CM.com. Step into a role where you’ll be empowered to connect and drive change at CM.com. We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer eager to join our forward-thinking team, dedicated to building a world-class AI personalization engine. This role is crucial in driving innovation and delivering personalized solutions that impact millions of consumers globally. If you are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. 
 

At CM.com, we’re passionate about empowering businesses to deliver incredible experiences to their users. This is not just a job, it's an opportunity to change the way businesses and people connect. 
 
You may already know us from those seamless SMS or WhatsApp messages you receive, the tickets you effortlessly grab for that upcoming festival, pay for anything with our payment solutions, or even through chatting with the helpful AI chatbot for support. All our services are integrated into our unique business structure, which consists of four business units: Connect, Pay, Live & Engage. 
 
Our people are the spark that ignites innovation. CM.com colleagues are fueled by a passion for technology and a dedication to making a difference. 
 
Since 1999, our philosophy has remained the same: “Do what you liThis position is part of our Engage business unit, where we leverage advanced AI capabilities and omnichannel technologies to revolutionize customer communication. Our Engagement Platform seamlessly connects data and technology, enabling personalized interactions at every stage of the customer journey. At the core of our marketing portfolio is the Mobile Marketing Cloud (MMC) — and that’s where our Inspire product works its magic!

As a Backend Developer, you’ll join Inspire, a high-performing, interdisciplinary team that drives innovation within the Mobile Marketing Cloud. The team consists of 3 developers, 2 data scientists, and a product owner, all working collaboratively to design, build, and scale the AI Personalization Engine. This critical system empowers our clients to execute real-time, hyper-personalized marketing campaigns that deliver measurable impact.

Deeply integrated with our Customer Data Platform (CDP), the AI Personalization Engine enables dynamic, data-driven campaigns and messaging strategies across multiple channels. By helping our clients deliver highly targeted, relevant content to millions of end users, we drive both customer engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to enhance and scale the AI Personalization Engine.

• Design, build, and maintain reliable, reusable, and scalable backend services.

• Contribute to our DevOps culture, from CI/CD to infrastructure automation.

• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

• Shape the evolution of a system that brings together real-time data, machine learning, and marketing automation.

ke, do what you’re good at, and contribute”. 

What you will do 

Why You'll Love Working with Us: 

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: We are a small, close-knit team that excels in cross-discipline collaboration, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and valued. 

• Innovation at its Core: Work with the latest technologies and tools to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven personalization. 

• Ambitious and Goal-Oriented: We set and achieve ambitious targets, fostering a sense of accomplishment and growth. 

• Empowered Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take initiative and make impactful decisions, while being supported by an engaged and resourceful team. 

Feel connected to our CM.com shared values: 

• Drive & Lead: We encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and are self-managed to be able to quickly grasp opportunities.  

• Grow & Learn: We keep evolving our innovation capabilities and help you to get the best out of yourself, both professionally and personally. 

• Together & Care: We love working together. We stimulate collaboration with utmost respect for each other regardless of gender, age, background, or beliefs.  

• Speed & Change: We are an agile and dynamic organization, that keeps adapting and knows how to respond to opportunity or change 

Additionally, you ideally have: 

Platform Ownership & Builder’s Mindset
3+ years of experience as a backend developer. You take pride in designing and evolving internal platforms, improving delivery speed and reliability through better developer experience, performance, and scalability.

Operational Expertise
Hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code practices. Preferred experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and Azure.

Infrastructure & Tools
Comfortable working with PostgreSQL, message brokers like RabbitMQ, caching systems like Redis, and managing secure environments (VPNs, networking, monitoring). Familiarity with observability stacks (metrics, tracing, logging) is a plus.

AI & Data Enthusiasm
You’re genuinely interested in AI technologies and excited about their real-world applications — especially in personalization, automation, and behavioral intelligence.

Collaboration & Support
You thrive in interdisciplinary teams and are comfortable contributing to onboarding, documentation, and architectural guidance in fast-paced environments.

Growth & Synergy
You’re eager to learn and improve continuously. You enjoy collaborating across teams and building shared solutions that reduce redundancy and increase cohesion.

Communication & Location
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and live within commuting distance of one of our offices in Breda, Amsterdam, or Tilburg. We value in-person collaboration and shared team culture.

Believe you’d be a great fit for this role, even if you don’t tick every box? Reach out to our Recruitment team! We’d be happy to connect and see if we can make it work together. 

Benefits of working at CM.com 

Your CM.com journey starts with the 3-day Global Onboarding at our Breda HQ. Dive deep into our organization, the four business units, our unique culture, and connect with your colleagues from all over the world.  

 
As a CM.com Club Member, you'll unlock a world of incredible benefits: 

• Fuel your mind: Daily healthy lunches and snacks to keep you energized. 

• Effortless commutes: Shuttle mobility cards and company cars get you where you need to be. 

• Invest in your future: A solid pension plan. 

• Take your time off: Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus the option to purchase 10 additional days 

• Own your success: Become a shareholder with our Employee Share Purchase Program. 

• Level up your skills: Udemy, CM Academy, and exclusive Meetups with thought leaders to ensure you're always learning and growing. 

• Life's a party: Weekly drinks, board game nights, karaoke throwdowns, yearly ski trip, and more! We have something for everyone. 
  

Here, diversity is our superpower. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive us forward. We celebrate every member, regardless of age, background, or beliefs.