Backend Engineer (Node.js)

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Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, You’ll

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.
• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.
• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.
• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

Core Tech Focus

• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Relational databases
• Git

Nice to Have

• GraphQL
• Experience with a queue system (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis)
• Linux server familiarity
• Docker
• Testing (e.g., Jest)

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain backend services and REST endpoints
• Write clean, readable, and tested code
• Review code and contribute to good engineering practices
• Collaborate with engineers, product, and operations
• Own your area in production: monitor, fix bugs, and improve reliability
• Integrate external services via APIs and documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Solid JavaScript/TypeScript skills
• Hands‑on experience building REST APIs and working with relational databases
• Git proficiency

Extra Credit

• GraphQL exposure
• Queues (RabbitMQ/Redis) or messaging patterns
• Linux/Docker familiarity
• Continuous Integration (CI) experience

Why Almedia?

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.
• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Advertising Services