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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer - **Company:** NuroTrace - **Location:** Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Github, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Message Queuing, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, OAuth, Open Source Technology, PCI Data Security Standards, Software Architecture, RabbitMQ, Role-Based Access Control, Redis, Prometheus, JSON Web Token, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Database Optimization, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Event Sourcing, Api Gateway, JestJS, Restful APIs, Terraform, Domain Driven Design, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=99d00c39a6ae3ba7 ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional backend development experience. * Strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.js. * Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems. * Experience designing REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, and microservices. * Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and database optimization. * Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience deploying and operating production workloads on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Strong experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation). * Strong understanding of Git workflows and automated testing. * Experience implementing observability using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, ELK, or similar tools. * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, or AWS SQS. * Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event Sourcing. * Experience with serverless architectures and cloud-native services. * Familiarity with API gateways, service meshes, and load balancing. * Experience with multi-region deployments and disaster recovery planning. * Knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or similar compliance frameworks. * Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities. ## Description The Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer will lead the design, development, deployment, and operation of scalable TypeScript-based backend systems. You will be responsible for architecting reliable services, establishing DevOps best practices, mentoring engineers, and driving technical decisions that improve performance, security, and developer productivity., * Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using TypeScript and Node.js. * Architect RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and event-driven systems. * Lead the design of microservices and distributed systems. * Optimize database schemas, queries, and caching strategies for performance and scalability. * Establish coding standards, architectural guidelines, and development best practices. * Review code, provide technical guidance, and mentor engineering team members. * Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions. * Drive technical planning and participate in architecture reviews. DevOps & Cloud Instrafrusture * Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, deployment, and rollback. * Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation. * Configure monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting for production systems. * Improve deployment reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. * Implement disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high-availability solutions. * Optimize infrastructure performance and cloud costs. Security & Reliability * Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC). * Apply DevSecOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle. * Conduct security reviews, vulnerability remediation, and dependency management. * Establish monitoring and incident response procedures. * Ensure compliance with security and operational best practices. Leadership & Collaboration * Mentor backend and DevOps engineers through code reviews and technical coaching. * Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, QA, and platform teams. * Lead technical discussions and architectural decision-making. * Improve engineering processes, documentation, and development workflows. * Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, performance, and developer experience., * Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript * Runtime: Node.js * Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis * Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud * Containers: Docker, Kubernetes * CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Jenkins * Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Pulumi and/or CloudFormation * Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS and/or AWS SQS * Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry and/or ELK Stack * Testing: Vitest * Version Control: Git What Success Looks Like: * Deliver highly available, scalable, and secure backend services. * Build automated deployment pipelines with minimal manual intervention. * Maintain production systems with high uptime and reliability. * Improve application performance, scalability, and observability. * Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence. * Drive architectural improvements and operational best practices. * Ensure infrastructure is secure, cost-efficient, and resilient. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)