Backend Engineer

Jobgether; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work support

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Wellhub wellness membership

Cobee benefits

Language courses

Training platforms

Barcelona-area office access

Office refreshments

Loyalty vacation days

Referral rewards

International team

Job summary

Jobgether, in partnership with a Germany-based client, seeks a Backend Engineer to design scalable services powering a global analytics platform. You will work with Node.js and TypeScript, shaping APIs and data models while collaborating with product, data, and frontend teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of backend experience, strong DB skills (MySQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse), and a proactive, ownership mindset. Flexible remote/Hybrid/Office options offered in an international setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse).
• Strong API design, data modeling, and web architecture skills.
• Performance-minded with emphasis on latency, scaling, and data processing.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in development workflows.
• CI/CD and cloud deployment familiarity (Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience with unit/integration/end-to-end testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js/TypeScript.
• Build and optimize APIs for analytics products across real-time and historical data.
• Work with databases (MySQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse) for data storage and retrieval.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of services.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design for new features.
• Develop data models and optimize queries, latency, and performance.
• Collaborate with product, data, and frontend teams in Agile cycles.
• Integrate AI-powered tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Support testing strategies, deployment processes, and CI/CD practices.
• Navigate existing codebase while delivering new capabilities.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

API design

Data modeling

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Testing

English

Spanish

AI-assisted coding tools

Collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Kafka

ClickHouse

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Engineer based in Germany.

As a Backend Engineer, you will join a small, highly autonomous engineering team focused on developing innovative product initiatives and scalable backend solutions. You will design and build high-performance services that power a global analytics platform used by thousands of publishers. Working primarily with Node.js and TypeScript, you will contribute to backend architecture, API development, and data-intensive systems. You will collaborate closely with product, data, and frontend teams to transform complex requirements into reliable, efficient solutions. AI-powered coding tools will be an integral part of your development workflow, offering opportunities to explore new ways of building software. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, solving challenging problems, and working in a diverse, international environment.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and optimize APIs supporting analytics products, working with both real-time and historical datasets.
• Work with large-scale data systems and relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL, MongoDB, and ClickHouse.
• Ensure backend services meet high standards of performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design for new product features and services.
• Develop efficient data models and optimize queries, latency, and system performance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data specialists, and frontend engineers to deliver effective product solutions.
• Work within an Agile development environment, participating in short, focused development cycles.
• Integrate AI-powered development tools into everyday workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to testing strategies, deployment processes, and continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Navigate existing codebases when necessary while maintaining a primary focus on building new services and product capabilities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience developing and maintaining backend services in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of modern backend development practices.
• Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases, such as MySQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, or comparable columnar database technologies.
• Strong knowledge of API design, data modeling, and web architecture.
• A performance-oriented mindset, with a good understanding of query optimization, latency management, scalability, and efficient data processing.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar solutions as an integral part of the development workflow.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment practices, including tools such as Docker, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to take ownership of complex engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in both Spanish and English.

Additional Experience That Would Be Considered An Advantage

• Experience working with ClickHouse or other OLAP and columnar database technologies.
• Familiarity with real-time data pipelines, streaming technologies, Kafka, or event ingestion APIs.
• Experience building and maintaining data-intensive backend services at scale.
• Knowledge of middleware architectures, including API gateways, request pipelines, and data transformation services.
• Familiarity with PHP and/or Java/Spring.
• Experience integrating AI tools into development workflows through agents, MCP servers, or team-wide AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in developer communities.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements: Choose between fully remote, hybrid, or office-based work, depending on your location and preferences.
• Remote work support: Receive assistance with home office equipment to create a comfortable and productive workspace.
• Flexible hours: Enjoy flexible scheduling and early finishes on Fridays.
• Health insurance: Access subsidized health insurance for yourself and your partner or family through Adeslas.
• Health and wellness: Benefit from subsidized monthly memberships to a wide network of health and wellness centers through Wellhub.
• Additional perks: Access transport, restaurant, and childcare benefits through Cobee.
• Language development: Enjoy free English and Spanish language classes.
• Professional growth: Access training platforms, learning resources, courses, and development opportunities.
• Work environment: If based near Barcelona, enjoy a bright, eco-conscious office with open spaces and a spacious sunny terrace.
• Office refreshments: Complimentary coffee, tea, and soft drinks for office-based employees.
• Extra vacation: Benefit from additional loyalty-based vacation days.
• Referral rewards: Receive bonuses for successfully referring talented professionals to the team.
• International culture: Work alongside a diverse, multicultural team representing more than 15 nationalities and collaborate on products used by publishers worldwide.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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