Senior Backend Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help grow our AdTech platform. If you’re passionate about building scalable, high-performance web applications and enjoy collaborating across teams to serve millions of users, we’d love to hear from you.

Tech stack:

• TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, Jest.
• GraphQL, REST, gRPC, WebSockets.
• MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, BigQuery.
• RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub.
• Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD.
• Datadog.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop clean, efficient, and scalable code using Node.js, NestJS and TypeScript.
• Create a data-driven product by integrating external services for A/B testing and feature flagging.
• Deliver high-quality testable code at a high pace, making sure everything runs smoothly.
• Own your services end to end, from design to production.
• Help our junior engineers grow through code reviews and pairing.
• Use AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit. We actively encourage AI-assisted development.

• Several years of hands-on production experience with Node.js.
• Strong experience in web development.
• A strong understanding of scalable systems.
• Production experience with most of our tech stack.
• Ownership mindset: take full ownership of your work.
• Strong English communication skills for effective collaboration.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Background in DevOps/SRE practices.

Why Almedia?

• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.