Full Stack Engineer (100% Remote Ireland)

Design, prototype, and deliver new features across backend (PHP) and frontend (JavaScript) that extend Matomo’s capabilities

Work across additional technologies where needed, including Python and Node.js

Rapidly explore and validate new product ideas — including but not limited to AI-powered insights and analytics features

Identify and develop innovation opportunities across analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience

Own ideas end-to-end, from concept through deployment

Balance speed and quality while avoiding unnecessary over-engineering

Operate effectively in a small, autonomous team with minimal oversight

Proactively identify and resolve blockers to progress, escalating appropriately when support is needed

Think beyond code — considering usability, scalability, security, and long-term product value

Write automated tests, review code, and produce clear technical documentation

Maintain awareness of security vulnerabilities and ensure secure implementation practices

Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and product trends to bring fresh perspectives into Matomo

Collaborate directly with Matomo’s co-founders and senior engineers using Slack, Jira, and Confluence

Share concepts, prototypes, and learnings to spread innovation practices across the company

Communicate ideas, rationale, and technical trade-offs clearly within a fully remote, global environment

3-5 years experience with backend development in PHP or Python, databases, and frontend development in JavaScript

Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end — from concept through prototyping to production

Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to innovation and new technologies

Ability to work autonomously in a small, fast-moving team while managing priorities independently

A product-oriented mindset, translating user needs and strategic goals into practical, impactful solutions

Comfortable balancing rapid delivery with sustainable engineering quality

Understanding of security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them

Experience writing automated tests, reviewing code, and producing technical documentation

Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas, rationale, and trade-offs

Comfortable working in a fully remote, global, and agile environment

Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualisation, or AI/ML integrations

Background contributing to or building on open-source projects

Familiarity with UX principles and/or data-driven product design

Prior experience in innovation, R&D, or product prototyping environments

German language proficiency

Experience using AI-powered tools and practices to accelerate experimentation, development, and quality