Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Almedia; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing tech company in Berlin seeks web developers who excel in building scalable applications. Candidates should have strong experience in web development, a good understanding of scalable systems, and proficiency in the latest tech stack. This role offers equity and various benefits including a transport subsidy and modern office facilities.

Leistungen

Equity in company

Transport subsidy

Free breakfasts and lunches

Language learning support

Urban Sports Club membership

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in web development required.
• A good understanding of scalable systems is essential.
• Ownership mindset needed for the role.

Aufgaben

• Develop well-written, clean, and well-tested code.
• Perform code reviews and unit testing to ensure quality.
• Work independently and break down projects into tasks.

Kenntnisse

Web development

Scalable systems

English communication

Tools

Docker

Typescript

MySQL

RabbitMQ

GitLab CI/CD

GraphQL

Jobbeschreibung

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 50 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

We’re scaling quickly and launching multiple projects with new business models, concepts, and audiences. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance web applications and thrive in cross-functional teams, this role is for you.

Tech stack:

• Typescript, NestJS, Jest.
• GraphQL, REST, gRPC, Socket.
• MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, BigQuery.
• RabbitMQ, PubSub.
• Docker, K8s, GitLab CI/CD.
• Datadog.

What You’ll Do 🎯

• Develop well-written, clean, and well-tested code.
• Perform code reviews and unit testing to ensure quality.
• You will be expected to work independently, breaking down projects into tasks and unblocking yourself.
• Participate in discussions and contribute to technical and architectural decisions.
• Monitor, maintain, and fix bugs in the part of the project you own throughout its lifecycle.
• Work in cross-functional teams with other engineers, data, product and operations teams.
• Integrate external services using documentation or direct communication with their teams.

What You’ll Bring 💡

• Strong experience in web development.
• A good understanding of scalable systems.
• Production experience with most of our Tech Stack.
• Ownership mindset: Take full ownership of your work.
• Strong English communication skills for effective collaboration.

What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟

• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Background in DevOps/SRE practices.

Why Almedia? 🎁

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.
• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.