Backend Developer (with DevOps Expertise) - hybrid (Berlin)

NeuroNation - Backend Developer (DevOps Expertise)

NeuroNation is a leading Brain Training platform that empowers more than 20 million people worldwide to stay fit and independent. We collaborate closely with scientists and universities to achieve the best results possible. Our engaging apps have received awards from major health insurance companies, such as the AOK, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Health. NeuroNation has also been recognized by Apple and Google. Our medical app can be prescribed by doctors in Germany, with costs covered by public health insurance.

To get to the next level, we are looking for a passionate Backend Developer with strong DevOps expertise to contribute to our product. We welcome both mid-level and senior developers to apply, as you'll learn a lot of new things in either case. Your mission will be to develop robust services and infrastructure, supercharging product and growth efforts, and positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide.

If you want to help us shape a better tomorrow, join us today!

What Will You Do

• Deploy and operate our system to provide a stable and scalable infrastructure
• Develop and maintain interesting and challenging new features for the Backend system serving millions of NeuroNation users
• Contribute to our micro services with your code, ideas, and best practices in Backend development
• Take responsibility for code efficiency and stability
• Work with modern technologies and frameworks
• Collaborate and work autonomously in a passionate cross-functional, agile team
• Have a direct impact on the success of NeuroNation as a product

What experience should you bring?

• Strong skills in Docker & Kubernetes (minimum 2 years)
• Experience in managing Kubernetes clusters
• Experience in deploying and operating systems
• Proficiency in PHP 8.x
• Experience with MySQL (at least version 5.7) and writing raw SQL statements with scalable performance
• Familiarity with Laravel Lumen or Slim frameworks
• Understanding of MVC architectures
• Proficiency in Unity Testing
• Habit of writing clear, understandable, and well-documented code
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for handling big tables with high performance and availability
• Experience with cloud platforms like Heroku and AWS
• Stable and fast internet connection suitable for video calls

Who are we looking for?

• You are passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives with NeuroNation.
• You have a personal interest in self-improvement.
• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Backend Developer.
• You are located in Berlin or willing to relocate to Berlin.
• You are a team player who loves to help out colleagues.

Our offer

• Create something that is of real value to people.
• Have a significant impact on our platform that reaches millions of people worldwide.
• Work on exciting projects, instead of mundane corporate, agency, and advertising jobs.
• Revolutionize the health and education systems.
• Enjoy flexible working hours (core working times: 9:30am - 4:30pm CET).

If you have any questions about whether your profile fits the requirements, please apply anyway, as we seek talented candidates who can make a difference.