Senior Backend Engineer Berlin (m/f/d)

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will shape the architecture, lead backend initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders. This role offers a path towards technical leadership, focusing on clean and scalable code within a modern agile product environment. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable microservices, defining system architecture, and contributing to technical strategy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• At least 3 years using Node.js
• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript
• Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, distributed systems, and microservice architecture
• Experience working with event-driven or serverless systems
• Passionate about writing clean, modular, and testable code
• Experienced with test-driven development and quality-focused delivery practices
• Comfortable making architectural decisions and guiding others in trade-offs and best practices
• Interested in evolving into a Tech Lead role
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Curious and proactive

Benefits

• Work on impactful systems that solve real-world problems
• Be part of a high-ownership culture
• Enjoy a modern tech stack, agile processes, and flexible hybrid work
• Grow into a technical leadership role with autonomy and support
• Inclusive, discrimination-free work environment