Hybrid Senior Backend Engineer – Postgres, API Architecture

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About the role

  • Backend Engineer developing data processing systems for a high-performance E-Commerce ecosystem. Focusing on Postgres, API architecture, and modern backend technologies in Stuttgart with a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

  • You own the core of our data processing and transform complex industry data into a stable, modular system
  • Your focus is on designing and optimizing high-performance database structures and SQL queries that effortlessly handle very large transaction volumes
  • You develop (micro-)services (Node.js/Python) that scale with our customers and ensure maximum stability through clean API design and automated tests
  • You evaluate new technologies such as Rust to take the efficiency of our services to the next level

Requirements

  • Postgres expert: deep knowledge of relational databases, query optimization, and schema design
  • Backend expertise: solid experience with Node.js/TypeScript and/or Python
  • API architect: proven experience designing RESTful APIs following headless principles
  • Modern DevOps: confident working with Docker and ideally experienced with container orchestration (Kubernetes/Swarm)
  • Languages: fluent English for working with the tech stack and German for team communication
  • Experience with cloud-native tools and CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of Rust or a willingness to learn it with us
  • Industry experience in automotive or e‑commerce (e.g. TecAlliance standards) is a plus

Benefits

  • Choice of preferred workstation/OS: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • €50 tax-free benefits via a Givve Card
  • Steep learning curve in a motivated, fast-growing team
  • €500 annual development budget for conferences, courses, books, coaching, etc.
  • Company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution
  • Mobility benefits such as discounted public transport tickets
  • Flexible hybrid/remote setup
  • Free drinks in the office

Job title

Senior Backend Engineer – Postgres, API Architecture

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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