Backend Engineer (Mid-Level)

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the core infrastructure team at an early-stage energy technology company, building the backend systems behind dynamic electricity plans and reliable billing. You will help develop scalable services for billing and energy-market communication. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design backend systems that reduce complexity in billing and energy-market workflows. - Scale core infrastructure to support growing transaction volumes and market demands. - Ship features and improvements through rapid iteration and practical engineering decisions. - Raise technical standards through code reviews, architecture decisions, and mentorship. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 3 years of hands-on experience building and shipping reliable backend systems in production. - Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills, including asynchronous programming. - Experience with PostgreSQL and ORM-based data access, such as Drizzle or similar tools. - Experience building Next.js backend services, including API routes or server components. - Familiarity with distributed systems and designing scalable, maintainable services. - Experience integrating Stripe payments and billing workflows. - Strong computer science fundamentals through formal education or equivalent practical experience. - Fluent or native-level German proficiency, C1 or higher. - Interest in early-stage environments, an ownership mindset, and evidence of strong technical ability through projects, research, competition, or founding work. - Broad application-building experience and clear written and verbal communication skills. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual salary of €80,000 to €120,000. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany, five days per week.