[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer API @Bertelsmann-Jobs

Role Description

We are looking for a backend specialist who loves the intersection of stability and scalability. Your focus will not be on a title, but on the impact of your code. You will:

• Bridge Systems: Build and maintain robust microservices that ensure seamless communication between internal and external environments.
• Drive Implementation: Take full ownership of features from a raw idea to a production-ready deployment.
• Evolve the Architecture: Contribute to our technical roadmap by questioning the status quo and proposing scalable solutions.
• Secure the Flow: Implement and refine authentication and authorisation flows (OAuth, Auth0) to keep our systems safe and accessible.
• Optimise the Core: Ensure our data layer is lean and fast, applying deep knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL to solve complex data challenges.

Qualifications

• Node.js & TypeScript Mastery: You can write clean, maintainable, and type-safe code that thrives in a production environment.
• Data Architect Mindset: You don't just write queries; you understand how to design efficient database schemas and optimise them for performance (PostgreSQL).
• The Art of Persistence: You know how to leverage ORMs effectively, understanding exactly when they help and when they get in the way.
• Quality Obsession: Automated testing (jest/mocha) isn't a chore for you—it's the only way to ship with confidence.
• DevOps Basics: You are comfortable with Docker, Git, and the general flow of modern CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Bonus Skills (The Power-Ups):
• Experience navigating the AWS ecosystem or monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or Graylog.
• A track record of mentoring peers or leading the technical direction of a project.
• A degree in Computer Science or a self-taught journey evidenced by a strong portfolio.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave, plus December 24 and 31 off.
• Smart Fridays with the option of a four-day workweek.
• Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) and JobRad bike leasing.
• Sports and health benefits.
• Mental health support.
• Corporate discounts.
• Access to RTL+ and much more.