Backend Engineer

Wearehaystack — Germany · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid

Skills

Backend development API development Data modeling Codebase improvement Code review Technical decision-making Automated testing Maintainable software design Backend APIs Type-safe programming

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a backend engineering team where you will build and improve APIs, data models, and existing codebases while contributing to code reviews, technical decisions, automated testing, and sustainable development practices. The role suits a pragmatic engineer who values functional, type-safe, maintainable software and enjoys challenging existing solutions to find better long-term approaches. A computer science degree or equivalent qualification and practical backend experience are required.

Highlights

Opportunity to influence code, architecture, and engineering collaboration while working on diverse and challenging projects. The role emphasizes sustainable engineering practices, maintainability, technical ownership, and meaningful participation in technical decisions.

Description

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role Develop and enhance backend systems and APIs Design and implement robust interfaces and data models Structure and improve existing codebases Actively participate in code reviews for technical exchange Make and classify technical decisions within projects Contribute to the development of quality, maintainability, and teamwork Develop automated tests and sustainable development standards What You'll Need Completed degree in computer science or equivalent qualification Proven practical experience in backend development Ability to make informed decisions, even with incomplete information Structured, diligent, and pragmatic work approach Desire to question existing solutions and seek sustainable improvements Appreciation for functional, type-safe, and maintainable software solutions What's On Offer Influence on code, architecture, and collaboration Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging customer projects Environment that values quality, maintainability, and team productivity Focus on understanding complex relationships and solving problems together Apply via Haystack today!