Software Engineer Webhosting

OUR STORY:
Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in
Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.
WHY WE NEED YOU?
Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Web Hosting team to scale and improve the infrastructure supporting our shared hosting platform.

Your mission will be to build, maintain, and optimize the software components powering our WebHosting services, in order to deliver a stable, scalable, and reliable experience to all our users.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM
We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team of 3 people. The Web Hosting team is responsible for maintaining and evolving the platform that enables thousands of customers to host their websites and associated services (databases, mail, FTP, backups, and more). From performance tuning to managing incidents, the team ensures the smooth operation of our shared hosting infrastructure.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Maintain and evolve our shared hosting infrastructure (mail, web, DB)
• Ensure high availability and minimize downtime
• Develop internal tools to enhance platform stability and performance
• Handle production issues and resolve alerts rapidly
• Monitor systems and identify areas of improvement
• Improve deployment pipelines and CI/CD practices
• Contribute to containerization efforts (Docker and related tech)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features
• Write and maintain documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation

Hardskills
ABOUT YOU

• Strong knowledge of Bash scripting and one or more of: Go, Python, Perl, PHP
• Experience with Apache, Nginx, HaProxy, php-fpm
• Production experience with Docker or container technologies
• Good grasp of networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Proficient with Git, GitLab, CI/CD tools
• Knowledge of Ansible and RabbitMQ
• Solid Linux system administration experience
• English fluency

Softskills

• Strong team player with collaborative mindset
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Initiative and ownership in infrastructure improvement
• Customer-centric thinking

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week
• Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities
• Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches
• Well-being commitments: Whether it's access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life
• International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French
• Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers

Why join the Scaleway adventure?

A rich and diverse product offering:
Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

A cutting-edge technical environment:
Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

Commitment to responsible cloud:
Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• Technical discussion to understand your skills and approach to the role (45 min)
• Technical deep dive to validate your expertise (1h)
• Team interview to assess your fit and culture alignment (45 min)
• Final on-site visit to meet your future colleagues and discover our offices

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At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.
All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.
We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.