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Backend Engineer

Confidential company · Berlin · Posted May 14, 2026

Public summary

Join a leading European e-pharmacy as a Backend Engineer, working in a cross-functional team to develop scalable and customer-focused web applications. You'll work on backend services, APIs, and webshop features using modern technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and Kubernetes. The role offers remote work opportunities within the EU and various employee benefits such as onboarding, personal development, mental health support, and mobility support.

Responsibilities

Develop core features for the online shop to create seamless, personalized, and trustworthy shopping experiences. Build and extend backend services across various domains supporting internal and external applications. Create and consume API endpoints based on defined contracts. Collaborate using RabbitMQ for scalable asynchronous communication between services. Deliver new features designed for high performance and scalability. Participate in open feedback culture and communicate effectively within the team.

Qualifications

Proven ability to design and build backend services at scale with Node.js and TypeScript. Strong knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP protocol. DevOps mindset including experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to take ownership of code from development through testing and deployment. Comfortable collaborating with non-technical stakeholders and working proactively within a team. Fluent English communication skills; German language not required.

Skills

Node.js TypeScript JavaScript Next.js NestJS React Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Google Cloud RabbitMQ MongoDB REST APIs DevOps Software Development API Development Team Collaboration Communication