Senior Backend Developer

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services for the CITIES platform
• Design and implement new features, and enhance existing functionalities
• Actively contribute to the full development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, deployment)
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of our APIs and database structures
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team (Backend, Web, Mobile, Design, Support)
• Participate in architectural decisions and help define best practices

• Several years of professional experience as a Backend Developer
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field (FH, TU or equivalent)
• Deep understanding in designing RESTful APIs and services in a microservice environment
• Proven skills in Node.js and experience managing MongoDB databases
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Nice to have: Production experience on Docker, Kubernets and knowledge in managing cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)

citiesapps S&R GmbH develops with the app CITIES a multifunctional software platform, which is geared towards extensive regional requirements of cities, citizens, companies and associations. Our vision is to unite and strengthen cities and communities, their residents, the regional economy and tourism.

• Working in a remote-friendly environment with flexible working hours
• Creative collaboration in a young and multicultural team of experienced professionals
• High-end work equipment which can be used in your free time (MacBook or
• Lenovo laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, etc.)
• Modern office with comfortable, air-conditioned working places, height-adjustable desks, kitchen, terrace, garden, parking slots and chill-out zones
• Discount for private health insurance
• Free beverages, fruits and occasional company events (like visiting foreign countries)

We believe in a fair salary. That's why at citiesapps above-average salaries are not the exception, but the rule! The minimum monthly gross salary for this position amounts to € 3.175,-. With appropriate qualifications or relevant work experience, a significantly higher salary is certainly within reach.

citiesapps develops complex and multifunctional software platforms that are geared towards extensive regional requirements of cities, citizens, companies and associations. Our app CITIES is a multifunctional, innovative and digital ecosystem with a focus on the social, cultural and economic life in cities and municipalities.

We are a young and dynamic IT company, with various strengths. Our greatest one is our team. With over 40 highly motivated and talented employees from a total of 12 different nations, we are a diverse team in which everyone contributes with their individual qualities.