> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/130378-senior-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/130378-senior-backend-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - **Company:** Clera - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €70,000.0 - €90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Node.Js, Large Language Models, Backend, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** May 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c31171c504a7af00 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SaaS?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Required: * 5+ years of backend engineering experience at a senior level * Proven track record designing and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs * Strong experience with microservices architecture * Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Python, Node.js, Go, or Java * Hands-on experience with GDPR/data privacy compliance and privacy-by-design in production systems * Experience building or scaling AI-powered productivity, automation, or content creation platforms * Legal right to work in Germany - visa sponsorship is not available * Willingness to work onsite in Berlin, Germany Nice to Have: * Familiarity with LLM integrations and AI workflow orchestration * Experience working in the DACH market or with German data protection regulations * Background at a high-growth SaaS or AI startup ## Description A fast-growing, pre-Series A AI SaaS company focused on productivity, automation, and content creation tools for the DACH region is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Berlin-based team. You'll play a key role in scaling a GDPR-compliant AI platform used by enterprises and hundreds of thousands of individual users across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland., * Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs powering an AI-driven productivity and content creation platform * Architect and evolve microservices infrastructure to support growing user demand * Implement and uphold privacy-by-design principles, ensuring full GDPR/DSGVO compliance across all systems * Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and ML teams to ship high-quality features * Contribute to technical decision-making and help define backend engineering best practices * Support the integration and scaling of AI-powered features including automation workflows, content generation, and knowledge management tools ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Europe's Digital Future: How to Get from User to Shaper?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100027-europe-s-digital-future-how-to-get-from-user-to-shaper) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/291-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-berlin) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)