Lead Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

• Real Seniority: Not defined by years of experience but by a drive for continuous improvement, direct business impact, and ownership.
• Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Python, C++, Node.js, and backend frameworks such as NestJS, Flask, Fastify, or FastAPI.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services like RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, EC2, and SQS.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform or similar tools for infrastructure automation.
• High-Throughput Systems: Strong experience in real production projects handling large-scale data flows.
• Monitoring & Observability: Proficiency in tools like Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Security & Networking: Solid understanding of networking principles, security best practices, and cloud security.
• Agile & Fast-Paced Environments: Experience in agile teams, working in dynamic, fast-growing tech environments.
• Excellent Communication: Strong English communication skills (C1+), with the ability to collaborate across teams. German proficiency is not required.

Technologies We Work With:

• Event-driven backend development in Python and NestJS, following a microservice architecture
• Frontend monorepo with Turbo, pnpm, changesets, and storybook, primarily using Vue.js
• Adoption of TypeScript, NestJS, BullMQ, and Prisma for backends in an opinionated monorepo approach
• Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, S3
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes and CI/CD using GitLab
• Infrastructure provisioning on AWS using Terraform
• Leveraging the serverless framework on AWS Lambda for high-throughput endpoints

Work Setup:

• Hours: 40 hours per week (based on trust)
• Home Office Policy: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• Contract: Permanent contract
• Location: Munich

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting our team with an environment that fosters growth, well-being, and a great work-life balance.

• Your Ideal Setup: MacBook (M4 Pro, 48GB Ram) and a 37-inch curved screen.
• Dynamic Culture: Enjoy a true startup atmosphere with flat hierarchies, agile teams, and a diverse, international group of colleagues. 
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home or our state-of-the-art Munich office with standing desks.
• Competitive Compensation: A strong competitive salary that recognizes your expertise.
• Future Planning: A solid company pension plan.
• Foodie Perks: Daily meal allowance, weekly free team lunch, a well-stocked cereal bar, and complimentary drinks.
• Health & Wellness: Job bike program and access to premium sports and fitness facilities via EGYM Wellpass or Urban Sports Club membership across Germany.
• Continuous Growth: Ample professional development opportunities to sharpen your skills.
• Language Support: German language learning opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special discounts on various branded products through Corporate Benefits.

1. Initial Contact: We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
2. HR Interview: Discuss your experience and expectations with our HR team.
3. Live Assessment: Complete a technical exercise designed to challenge you with scenarios beyond your usual experience.
4. Tech Challenge: Tackle a problem in a familiar context to demonstrate your technical skills and approach.
5. Leadership Conversation: Dive deeper into the role and expectations with a member of our technical leadership.
6. On-Site Meeting: Visit our Munich office, meet more of the team, and experience our culture firsthand.