Software Engineer API (f/m/d) - Node.js, SQL

smartclip Europe GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Berlin onsite for larger features

Mobility benefits

Job summary

smartclip Europe GmbH is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and own microservices that connect internal and external systems. You will work on Node.js services, PostgreSQL data layers, and authentication flows in a remote-first setup with on-site collaboration in Berlin for larger features and architectural decisions.

The role emphasizes ownership from idea to production, strong testing, and modern CI/CD practices. A portfolio or demo of shipped production code is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for production codebases.
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience with ORMs and judgment about when they help or get in the way.
• Commitment to automated testing as a first-class part of shipping.
• Comfort with Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain microservices enabling communication between internal and external environments.
• Take ownership of features from initial idea through production-ready deployment.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap by proposing scalable solutions and questioning the status quo.
• Implement and refine authentication and authorization flows using OAuth and Auth0.
• Optimize the data layer through deep SQL and PostgreSQL knowledge, including schema design and query performance.
• Apply automated testing practices using jest, mocha, or similar frameworks.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Automated testing

OAuth/Auth0

CI/CD

Education

Tools

PostgreSQL

ORMs

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Role overview

A backend engineering role focused on building robust microservices that bridge internal and external systems at the intersection of stability and scalability. The position involves owning features from a raw idea through production-ready deployment, with work spanning Node.js services, PostgreSQL data layers, and authentication flows. The setup is remote-first by default, with on-site collaboration in Berlin for larger features and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain microservices enabling communication between internal and external environments
• Take ownership of features from initial idea through production-ready deployment
• Contribute to the technical roadmap by proposing scalable solutions and questioning the status quo
• Implement and refine authentication and authorization flows using OAuth and Auth0
• Optimize the data layer through deep SQL and PostgreSQL knowledge, including schema design and query performance
• Apply automated testing practices using jest, mocha, or similar frameworks

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for production codebases
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
• Experience with ORMs and judgment about when they help or get in the way
• Commitment to automated testing as a first-class part of shipping
• Comfort with Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines
• A portfolio, side project, or demo repository that shows shipped production-ready code

Nice to have

• Experience navigating the AWS ecosystem or using monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or Graylog
• Track record of mentoring peers or leading technical direction on a project
• Computer Science degree or self-taught journey evidenced by a strong portfolio

Benefits and work setup

Remote-first day-to-day work with on-site collaboration in Berlin for larger features, architectural decisions, and brainstorming sessions. The culture emphasizes ownership over tickets, low-ego collaboration, direct feedback, and continuous growth through hackathons, conferences, and community involvement. Perks include 30 days of vacation plus December 24 and 31 off, Smart Fridays with a possible four-day week, mobility benefits covering the Germany ticket and JobRad, sports and health offerings, mental health support, and additional corporate benefits.