Full Stack Engineer

About Us Cleverbridge is the smarter way to sell globally. As a premium Merchant of Record (MoR), we simplify global software sales by combining powerful platform capabilities — including payments, subscriptions, taxes, and compliance — with expert services that fuel growth across the entire customer lifecycle. From onboarding and implementation to ongoing optimization and strategic guidance, our team works as an extension of our clients', helping them remove friction, reduce risk, and expand into new markets with confidence. About The Role This role focuses on building and evolving a platform system across backend services and frontend applications using .NET and modern web technologies. The position contributes to the reliability and maintainability of the system while supporting the introduction of new functionality and improvements to development practices. The role involves working within a large and established codebase, delivering improvements and new features across both frontend and backend layers while preserving the stability of the production platform. Success in this role requires a sense of ownership, solid technical judgment, and the ability to balance ongoing development with incremental improvements. Your background Strong professional experience building backend systems with C# and modern .NETProven experience developing production-grade frontend applications with React and TypeScriptDeep understanding of API design and evolution (REST and/or GraphQL), including performance and versioning concernsSolid grasp of software architecture and ability to navigate and improve large, existing codebasesExperience operating systems in production, including monitoring, debugging, and incident resolutionFamiliarity with modern development practices (Git workflows, CI/CD, automated testing)Experience with AWS and distributed systems at scale Nice to have Infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform)Track record of improving performance or reliability in production systems Your responsibilities Own the design and evolution of backend services and frontend applications across the platformDeliver high-quality features end-to-end, from design to production, in a complex, business-critical systemDesign and evolve APIs (REST and GraphQL) with a focus on consistency, scalability, and long-term maintainabilityMake pragmatic trade-offs to balance new feature delivery with system stability and technical debt reductionImprove system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in a cloud-based environmentDiagnose and resolve production issues, driving root-cause fixes rather than temporary patchesRaise the engineering bar through code reviews, refactoring, and improvements to development practicesWork closely with Product to shape solutions, not just implement requirements Key competencies Strong ownership mindset: you take responsibility for outcomes, not just codeSound technical judgment and ability to make trade-offs in ambiguous situationsAbility to simplify complex systems and drive pragmatic improvements over timeClear and direct communication, especially around risks, trade-offs, and constraintsHigh standards for code quality, maintainability, and system reliabilityCollaborative but opinionated: you challenge ideas constructively and contribute to better decisions Benefits of working at Cleverbridge Flexible work options Work hybrid or fully remote with flexible hours (varies by role and team) Inspiring office environments Collaborate in modern offices in the heart of Cologne and Chicago Health & well-being Get gym reimbursement, join wellness challenges, and access other health benefits Learning & development Grow your skills with structured programs and a personal L&D budget Employee support programs Access 401(k), pension plans, volunteer time off, mentoring, and more Referral program Earn cash bonuses when your referrals join the Cleverbridge team Cleverbridge is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. At Cleverbridge, we believe in our people and their abilities to drive impact. That's why we offer a competitive salary, flexible working environment, and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want you on our team! Apply now and let's build something amazing together. Still have questions? Get in touch with us! Whether it’s a role-specific question or a question about life at Cleverbridge, we would love to chat with you and will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.