Senior Backend Engineer

  • Berlin, Germany
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

on Almedia's careers page

No German required
English
Business level
Relocation support
Yes (company policy)

Salary€85k–140k / year

≈ €4,223 – €6,607 / month after taxEstimate: single, no children, 2026 rulesSee full breakdown

Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from

Our bar is high, and this is the best place for ambitious builders.

Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000). Join us as we build the global leader in rewards, at a $1bn+ revenue run rate and climbing fast.

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.

What You’ll Bring 💡

  • 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.

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About Almedia

Overview

Almedia operates Freecash.com & other web-apps which connect millions of consumers with brands to shape the products of tomorrow.

Visa & relocation

  • Relocation support: Yes, confirmed on the company's own pages