Backend Engineer

Almedia
Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany
Posted
On-site
€80K-140K/yr
Full-time
Entry-level
Job Description

Our bar is high, and this is the best place for ambitious builders.

Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000). Join us as we build the global leader in rewards, at a $1bn+ revenue run rate and climbing fast.

Backend Engineer

(€80K – €140K)

We're looking for Backend Engineers from junior to staff level

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to help grow our AdTech platform. If you’re passionate about building scalable, high-performance web applications and enjoy collaborating across teams to serve millions of users, we’d love to hear from you.

Tech stack:

  • TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS, Jest.

  • GraphQL, REST, gRPC, WebSockets.

  • MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, BigQuery.

  • RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub

  • Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD.

  • Datadog.

What You’ll Do 🎯

  • Develop clean, efficient, and scalable code using Node.js, Nest.js and TypeScript.

  • Create a data-driven product by integrating external services for A/B testing and feature flagging.

  • Deliver high-quality testable code at a high pace, making sure everything runs smoothly.

  • Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development.

What You’ll Bring 💡

  • Hands-on production experience with Node.js

  • 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? 🎁

  • 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.

Benefits
401(k) or Equivalent
Commuter Benefits
Catered/Free Lunches
Tuition Reimbursement
Tools & Technologies
TypeScript
Node.js
Jest
GraphQL
gRPC
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
BigQuery
RabbitMQ
Docker
Kubernetes
GitLab
Datadog