Senior Backend Engineer

aramalgorithmai; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company based in Berlin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The role emphasizes server-side development while fostering a diverse and inclusive hiring approach. Responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Prospective candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience and proficiency in technologies such as Python, Node.js, and relational databases.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Structured onboarding and training

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of full-time work in backend engineering, evaluated holistically.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Node.js.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side applications.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security.

Kenntnisse

Backend engineering

RESTful APIs

Python

Node.js

Relational databases

Caching systems

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The role focuses on server-side development, system reliability, and performance optimization.

This position evaluates candidates solely on job-related technical qualifications and experience. Personal background, name, nationality, or other non-job-related characteristics are not considered in the screening or selection process.

We value diverse career paths and assess candidates holistically, including those with non-linear career histories such as career breaks, freelance work, part-time roles, or alternative progression paths.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and RESTful APIs
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side applications
• Work with relational databases to design schemas and optimize queries
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams
• Participate

Requirements

Candidates are evaluated based on overall alignment with the role requirements. Equivalent experience and alternative career paths are considered.

• Demonstrated professional experience in backend engineering, typically equivalent to ~6 years of full-time work, evaluated holistically across different career paths (including freelance, part-time, or interrupted careers)
• Strong proficiency in Python or Node.js
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Familiarity with caching systems (e.g., Redis)
• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills

Note: No additional implicit, subjective, or non-job-related criteria are used in screening.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the published range
• Standard health insurance coverage
• Paid time off according to company policy
• Professional development budget
• Structured onboarding and training