Backend Engineer (f/m/d) Node.js

Backend Engineer (m/f/d) – Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Location: Germany (remote or office). Join our Engineering Team as a full‑time Backend Engineer on our EPOS platform.

About the role

As a Backend Engineer (Node.js) in our EPOS team, you will contribute to building and improving services within our university administration system – a large‑scale ERP‑like platform that powers the entire student lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and operation of distributed systems (microservices, microfrontends).
• Support the implementation of scalable and reliable backend services in a complex ERP environment.
• Work with event‑driven architectures and gain hands‑on experience with streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Deploy and maintain services in AWS using Docker (and Kubernetes where applicable).
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional peers (PM, UX, QA, DevOps) in an agile setup.
• Take ownership of your tasks and services, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js.
• Solid understanding of building and operating backend services and APIs.
• Experience with event‑driven systems or messaging technologies (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiar with AI tools and workflows.
• Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or similar) and containerization (Docker).
• Interest in working with complex systems and learning about scalable architectures.
• Good understanding of web technologies and software quality principles.
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Work wherever you want: Decide where you are most productive – remote, local office, or abroad with our WorkFlex Benefit.
• Flexible time: We trust you and give you the freedom to organize your work schedule.
• Professional development: Free access to all e‑learning platforms and financing of a technology course of your choice.
• Sustainability: Subsidized DeutschlandTicket or Jobrad (bike leasing) for eco‑friendly mobility.
• Time off: 30 flexible vacation days per year plus additional days off on your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.

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