Senior Backend Engineer New

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**Allow us to introduce ourselves** Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI\-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact\-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over **260 employees** spread across **13 countries** (we’re remote\-first), 2600\+ international clients, delivering research from **\+190 markets,** globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? Here at Appinio, we value **transparency** **in our recruitment process**, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together:**here** **Your mission as a Senior Backend Engineer** We are looking for a passionate (**Senior)** **Backend Engineer (m/f/d)** to join our amazing backend team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new features and enhancing our existing code base using NodeJs, Express, and MongoDB. **What you’ll be doing** * Design and maintain server\-side applications and database architecture. * Collaborate with front\-end developers for a seamless user experience. * Regularly review and improve code and system efficiency. * Develop and deploy reusable, testable code and automated tests **You will thrive in this role if** * You have at least 3 years of hands\-on experience with Node.js, along with strong proficiency in TypeScript and Express. * You have practical experience working with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB. * You have a solid understanding of object\-oriented programming principles. * You hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field – or have completed a comparable vocational training * Having AWS (S3, ECS, EC2\), Docker and Terraform experience is a plus * Having previous experience with NestJS is a plus * You are a proactive problem solver, always seeking innovative solutions and continuously improving processes. * You are willing and able to get familiar with new systems. * You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with cross\-functional teams. * You thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing team input and ensuring alignment with project goals. **How we work** * We work in small, agile product teams with lots of ownership and fast decision\-making. * You’ll collaborate with smart, driven, and genuinely nice people. * We keep meetings to a minimum – focus time matters. * We use a modern tech stack that supports us in building great products: * + Backend: Node.js (TypeScript), Express, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Terraform + Frontend: Angular, Flutter + Tools we love: GitHub, ClickUp, Slack **What’s in it for you?** * **Flexibility** **Policy** \- Average is 30 days taken, however, we do not have a hard cap of number of vacation days as we know life happens * **Temporary work from abroad \-** If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year * All the hardware you need and **your own MacBook** * If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a **Deutschland ticket** or access to a mobility budget with the **NAVIT app** to get you to and from the office space * Subsidised **Urban Sports Club** or **ClassPass** membership based on location * In case you’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our **Co\-working spaces** **Additional role details** * This is a **fully remote position** open to candidates based in Germany, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Spain * This role will report directly to our Head of Infrastructure **Our interview process** * Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner * Technical Interview with our Engineering Team * Case Study Interview with our Engineering Leadership Team * Executive Interview with C\-Level * Reference Calls * Offer **Kind reminder:** Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. *This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.* *Appinio is an equal\-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.* **Please read our privacy policy** **here****.** **Learn more about us:** appinio.com LinkedIn Xing Kununu Instagram