Software Engineer - Tier2 (Hybrid/Athens)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 1, 2026.
Ready to build software that operates at global scale?
Join the team behind a platform that scans millions of webpages every day. You’ll design high-performance crawlers, optimize large-scale data pipelines, and automate complex parsing systems on modern infrastructure.
Your code will directly influence pricing decisions for major Retail and E-commerce brands across 30 countries - including products you already use.
Your Mission - Build Data Systems That Power the World’s Top Brands
- Build and maintain smart web crawlers using modern PHP
- Use tools like Puppeteer to interact with dynamic websites
- Write and fine-tune parsers that extract real-time pricing, stock, and product data
- Tackle anti-bot systems (rotating proxies, CAPTCHAs, etc.)
- Keep crawlers healthy and accurate-fix what breaks before anyone notices
- Work closely with DevOps & Customer Success to deliver stable, high-scale data pipelines
- Collaborate, review code, and mentor junior teammates
Skills, and experience to unlock the role:
- Proven professional experience in PHP backend dev (bonus if it’s in scraping/data work)
- Strong OOP PHP (v7 or v8) skills
- Experience with headless browsers (Puppeteer, Playwright)
- Solid grasp of SQL, Linux, Git workflows
- A collaborative mindset & clear communicator
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with frameworks like Scrapy, Selenium, or custom scrapers
- Scaling knowledge: rotating proxies, IP management, and anti-bot defenses
- Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
- Basic scripting for diagnostics and monitoring
What You Get - Perks That Matter
- Compensation Package tailored to your experience
- Monthly lunch allowance card by UpHellas
- Private life & health plan by Ethniki Insurance
- Financial sponsorship for courses, certifications & degrees
- Additional paid leave for special occasions (e.g., your birthday)
- Work in a modern workspace with amenities and free drinks & snacks
- Hybrid work: work-from-home days + office days in Athens
- Opportunities to travel abroad to international Events & Exhibitions
- Social events, team lunches & offsites
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ABOUT tgndata®Learn more about us here
At tgndata, we're on a mission to revolutionize pricing intelligence for Retail and E-commerce. Our SaaS platform empowers brands and retailers in over 30 countries to monitor markets in real-time, optimize pricing strategies, and stay ahead of the competition.
Recognized as:
- Best RetailTech Startup of 2025 by Startupper Awards
- Best BI & Analytics Tool of 2024 by German Ecommerce Awards
- Recognized in 40under40 2021,2022,2023 by Fortune
Trusted by some of the biggest global brands, we combine cutting-edge technology, scalable data infrastructure, and deep market expertise to deliver powerful, actionable insights. From advanced web crawling to high-volume data processing and machine learning - our solutions help our customers unlock real value, fast.
We're growing fast and building bold. Join us and be part of what's next!