Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Onsite. Berlin Mitte, Germany.

About Company

Founded in 2021, the company is a trailblazing supply chain platform that has redefined the way large construction material orders are sourced, distributed, and financed. They are on a mission to unlock the vast potential of cross-border supply for the Western Market by providing access to high-quality construction materials at a global scale through their innovative platform. Since its launch in January 2022, the company has successfully served hundreds of companies and generated exponential growth toward profitability.

The company’s distinct competitive advantage lies in its ability to organize the supply chain through digital innovation. By eliminating middlemen and embracing tech-first and AI, it creates a seamless connection between suppliers and buyers. Its proprietary platform technology not only facilitates supply and demand matching but also offers a comprehensive suite of services, including cloud inventory management, fulfillment solutions, and fintech capabilities.

Since its inception, the company has been at the forefront of construction material management, helping companies access high-quality materials efficiently and cost-effectively. The platform provides a user-friendly experience that empowers businesses to thrive. The company counts 75+ FTEs located across Germany (Berlin HQ), China, and India. The company is on track to achieve profitability and generated triple digits million GMV.

The Tech team will allow you to work alongside a group of highly ambitious and knowledgeable Engineers, while being faced with complex problems.

Tech Stack: Java (Spring), Python, node.js, Typescript, NextJS, React, Postgres, Kinesis, Databricks, Terraform, AWS.

Tasks

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and own the full cycle software development of the product.
• Write clean code to develop functional applications.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Manage individual project priorities and deliverables whilst working in a team that enjoys knowledge-sharing sessions
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Gather and address technical and design requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in technology.

Requirements

• You’re an excellent communicator both around technical and non-technical people.
• You have strong knowledge in one of the following modern programming languages: Java, if you are proficient in Python as well, even better!
• You have experience in working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or BigQuery.
• You can write clean, maintainable, and reusable code and make design decisions regarding the architecture of the services that you’ll be implementing.
• You are familiar with modern CI/CD and developer tooling such as Linters and testing frameworks.
• You know what it takes to run distributed systems and have some experience building microservices.
• You are proactive in suggesting alternative solutions and pushing your ideas.

Benefits

• Small team, flat hierarchy, mission-driven. The usual buzzwords here, except we actually mean them. We’re small, lean, and we love what we’re doing.
• A modern tech stack to work with. We use Java mainly but are open to implementing a new framework for our next MVP. Our CI/CD is built with GitHub Actions, and we use AWS for our infrastructure.
• You have an impact - you’ll be building a product that people need and are grateful for. Our excellent NPS reviews speak for themselves. We are building our products around people, and they love it!
• You’ll have the freedom to experiment. We do hack days/hack weeks where you can experiment with new technologies and new ways of working.

Join one of the fastest-growing B2B companies in Europe, led by an international, intercultural team of serial entrepreneurs, and experienced executives.

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