Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary Senior Backend Engineer to join our elite engineering squad in Berlin. Velociti Systems is revolutionizing the FinTech landscape, and we need a technical expert to architect scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices that power our global platform.
In this role, you won't just write code; you will shape the technical roadmap, mentor junior developers, and drive architectural decisions that directly impact our business velocity and user experience.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a diverse, world-class team in the heart of Berlin.
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Flexible remote-first hybrid policy.
- Continuous learning budget and conference attendance.
If you are passionate about building robust systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Node.js and Python.
- Architect database schemas and optimize query performance for high-throughput systems.
- Collaborate closely with Frontend engineers and Product Managers to define API requirements.
- Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and ensure code quality through rigorous testing strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and technical architecture discussions.
- Ensure system security, scalability, and reliability in a cloud-native environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Deep expertise in Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Python (Django/FastAPI).
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP).
- Familiarity with message brokers (RabbitMQ/Kafka) and event-driven architectures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment.