Senior Backend Engineer – PostgreSQL, API Architecture
Germany
Full Time
1 week ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
DockerJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsPostgresPythonRustSQLTypeScriptPostgreSQLRESTfulCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Data backbone: You will be responsible for the core of our data processing, transforming complex industry data into a stable, modular system.
- PostgreSQL mastery: Your focus will be on designing and optimizing high-performance database schemas and SQL queries that easily handle large transaction volumes.
- Scaling and resilience: You will develop (micro-)services (Node.js/Python) that grow with our customers and ensure maximum stability through clean API design and automated tests.
- Tech evolution: You will evaluate new technologies such as Rust to raise the efficiency of our services to the next level.
Requirements
- PostgreSQL expert: Deep knowledge of relational databases, query optimization and schema design.
- Backend expertise: Confident working with Node.js/TypeScript and/or Python.
- API architect: Solid experience designing RESTful APIs according to the headless principle.
- Modern DevOps: Comfortable working with Docker and ideally experienced with container orchestration (Kubernetes/Swarm).
- Languages: Fluent English for the tech stack and German for team communication.
Tech Stack
- Docker
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- Node.js
- Postgres
- Python
- Rust
- SQL
- TypeScript
Benefits
- Choice of working OS: use Windows, macOS or Linux according to your preference.
- €50 tax-free benefits via the Givve Card.
- Steep learning curve in a motivated, fast-growing team.
- €500 annual development budget for conferences, courses, books or coaching.
- Company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution.
- Mobility benefits, e.g. discounts on travel passes.
- Flexible hybrid/remote setup.
- Free beverages in the office.