Backend Engineer (AI Agents/Workflows) (m/f/d)

Project A Services GmbH & Co. KG; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI-focused tech firm in Berlin is seeking a motivated Backend Engineer to join and drive backend development processes. You will work on building scalable backend services that integrate AI capabilities, optimizing APIs for AI-driven features, and collaborating with frontend teams. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in backend or full-stack roles, strong programming skills in Java, and a keen interest in AI/ML integrations. The role offers entrepreneurial freedom and competitive compensation.

Leistungen

Entrepreneurial freedom

Attractive base and bonus compensation

Collaboration with top-tier investors

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer, preferably with AI/ML integrations.
• Solid programming skills in Java (Spring Boot) and familiarity with Python for data processing.
• Experience with relational databases and writing efficient queries.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services integrating AI/ML capabilities.
• Build clean, maintainable, and reusable code focused on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to connect user-facing experiences with backend logic.

Kenntnisse

Java (Spring Boot)

AI/ML integration

Python

Relational databases (PostgreSQL or BigQuery)

AWS

Distributed systems

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Berlin

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates, and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for a motivated Backend Engineer (AI Agents/Workflows) (m/f/d) to join and drive backend development processes at our Ecosystem Company.

As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build, scale, and optimize backend services that bring AI-driven opportunities to life.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services that integrate AI/ML capabilities into products
• Build clean, maintainable, and reusable code with a focus on scalability and performance
• Develop and optimize APIs that power AI-driven features
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to connect user-facing experiences with AI-enabled backend logic
• Implement and improve distributed systems and data pipelines
• Work with LLM APIs (OpenAI, etc.) to build intelligent workflows and automation
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architecture discussions
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and backend best practices

Your Profile

• 3–5 years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer, with exposure to AI/ML integrations
• Solid programming skills in Java (Spring Boot) and familiarity with Python for data processing or AI integration
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or BigQuery) and writing efficient queries
• Comfortable working with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and CI/CD tooling
• Understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and microservices
• Interest or experience in building AI-enabled products (e.g., OpenAI API, fine-tuning models, prompt engineering)
• Strong communicator able to explain technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute ideas and improvements

Note: This position is based in Berlin.

Benefits and Perks

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and help scale a high-impact business model
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
• Attractive base and bonus compensation program
• Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels as well as leading market experts

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.

Our job postings reflect current opportunities and internal mobility programs.