Senior Backend Engineer

• Design and build backend services on our Decoration Platform and our Publishing Backend, shaping how customer designs become sellable products across markets
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other engineers to turn business requirements into well-tested software, making pragmatic trade-offs along the way
• Deliver backend improvements that directly impact revenue and customer experience - whether that's new capabilities, catalog logic, or smoother production workflows
• Build AI-powered features into our backend services - from composition analysis to automated product descriptions
• Improve reliability and scalability - reduce print-related cancellations, keep production data trustworthy, and help the platform grow cleanly

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, As we continue to expand our business, we are seeking a curious and passionate individual to join our team as the Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/d) in Leipzig or remote within Germany (the role requires occasional travel to our Leipzig HQ)., * Substantial backend experience on the JVM (Java and/or Kotlin)

• Strong Spring Boot expertise (Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Batch, Spring Session)
• Ability to translate business requirements into working software - not a pure tech-for-tech person
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems (service-to-service communication, multi-region deployments)
• Solid database and API design skills (MySQL, schema design, REST/OpenAPI)
• CI/CD, containerization, and testing discipline (GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, JUnit 5, TestContainers)
• Proficiency with AI coding tools (Claude, Copilot, or similar) - we follow an AI-first development strategy
• Strong collaborative drive - you actively share knowledge through code reviews, pairing, and mentoring, and see growing the team's capabilities as part of your job
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and navigating a fast-moving environment where priorities shift, teams self-organize, and rigid top-down processes don't exist
• Fluent English, German is a plus

Nice-to-have

• MongoDB (used as primary DB in some of our services)
• Frontend awareness - React / TypeScript / Vite (not a frontend role, but full-stack ability is a plus)
• OAuth2 / Keycloak authentication
• Cloud services, especially AWS (S3)
• Domain knowledge in e-commerce, digital asset management, or publishing workflows
• Experience with Spring AI or building AI-powered features into backend services

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule, * Flexibility & Trust: Take advantage of flexible working hours and remote work options within Germany, all based on mutual trust, ensuring a healthy work-life balance that suits your needs.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and relish family-friendly working policies that cherish your precious moments with loved ones.
• Transparency & Growth: Attend regular General Assemblies (GAs) to be part of our vision, knowing you contribute to a bright future. Benefit from our in-depth onboarding program and visit production sites in the Czech Republic to deepen your understanding of our operations.
• Learn & Excel: Elevate your skills with German and English language courses, interdisciplinary workshops, and training, empowering your professional growth.
• Perks That Delight: Benefit from exclusive corporate discounts on a wide range of renowned brands and indulge in remarkable discounts on our products. Additionally, enjoy access to irresistible discount campaigns tailored just for you.
• Inspiring Spaces: Work in modern offices designed to inspire creativity, boasting a rooftop terrace and cozy kitchens for breaks and after-work events.
• Celebrate Success: Join our lively company events, from unforgettable summer and Christmas parties to exciting team-building activities and engaging workshops.
• Be You & Belong: Embrace a warm and inclusive atmosphere where authenticity is celebrated, with no dress code to limit your self-expression. Bring your four-legged friends along for an uplifting work environment.