What you will be working on
As a Backend Developer, you will work on our Node-based GraphQL API as well as related services (e.g. database/search) and infrastructure based on AWS. Together with the Full Stack Developers in our team, you will work on our core SaaS product, but your focus will not be the implementation of new features, but rather the improvement of our backend services. Example tasks could include refactoring the code structure, switching to a more modern ORM, splitting the backend into multiple services, providing new external-facing APIs, improving our logging infrastructure, and so on.
About our tech stack: We have a frontend based on React and a backend written in Node.js. They interface with each other using GraphQL and Apollo. We utilize TypeScript for the entire codebase to improve code quality and reliability. We use relational databases as well as Elasticsearch. We write comprehensive end-to-end tests using Cypress in addition to unit tests. Our infrastructure is based on AWS and Kubernetes. We have a well-functioning CI/CD pipeline and deploy to production multiple times a day.
Qualities we look for
At least 3 years of hands-on software engineering experience
Substantial experience working with Node.js
Profound experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
Generalist mindset;eagerness to learn about new technologies and tackle unfamiliar problems
Experience in agile product teams as a contributor
Startup mindset and pragmatic, hands-on attitude
Fluency in English and good communication skills
What we offer
Opportunity to shape a valuable, impactful product in a meaningful way
Full ownership over your responsibilities and tasks
Office centrally located in Berlin Mitte, near Rosenthaler Platz (but currently most of us work remotely)
Casual startup environment with no bureaucracy and no complex processes
Competitive compensation
Flexible working hours and working from home policy
Hardware of your choice (e.g. Macbook Pro)
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