Senior Backend Engineer (B2B Contract)

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs to support core platform functionalities

• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and system architecture

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security through best practices, testing, and code reviews

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring system reliability

• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve system design and development processes

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth within the team

• Conduct system evaluations and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and innovation

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and modern backend development frameworks

• Solid experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling best practices

• Familiarity with cloud environments and microservices architecture

• Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and secure coding practices

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Benefits:

• Competitive B2B contract compensation aligned with experience and expertise

• Flexible remote work arrangements within Germany

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a high-growth, innovative environment

• Exposure to complex, large-scale system design challenges

• Collaborative and engineering-driven culture with strong knowledge-sharing practices

• Autonomy and ownership over technical decisions and project execution

• Long-term contract potential with impactful and meaningful work

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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