(Sr.) Backend Engineer - Berlin Based (m/w/x)

Berlin HQ

About Grover

Unlock the future of tech with Grover! We're revolutionizing access to cutting-edge technology, offering affordable and sustainable solutions through flexible tech rental subscriptions. No deposits, no commitments—just the latest tech on-demand, exactly when and where you need it. Join us in transforming the tech landscape across Germany, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands. Your journey to limitless possibilities begins with Grover!

Our Mission & Vision

To date, Grover has circulated over 1.2 million devices, employs over 400 people, and stands as one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We hit Unicorn status in 2022, and are scaling internationally!

We're proud to champion a more sustainable way to use tech. With an average of 3-4 rental cycles per device depending on the category, we estimate that the rental of our portfolio from 2015-2021 resulted in 160,000 fewer e-waste products and about 250 tons of e-waste.

To continue this incredible adventure, we are currently looking for motivated Mid-Senior Backend Software Engineers (m/f/x), full-time for our Supply Chain team hybridly (3 days a week) at our Berlin HQ.

What you will contribute:

• Develop and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to define data models and service contracts, and ensure optimal performance.
• Leverage Kafka as a core messaging platform for event-driven communication, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Build, manage, and integrate APIs (GraphQL and REST) for smooth communication with internal and external systems.
• Write efficient and reusable code while following best practices and coding standards.
• Perform thorough testing (unit, integration) and debugging to ensure backend functionality meets requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve technical issues and optimize application performance.

What you bring:

• 3+ years experience in developing web applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Familiarity with NestJS or similar server-side frameworks, plus experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with building real-time data streaming and event-driven systems using Kafka.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaboration tools such as Jira.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or similar) for comprehensive coverage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with AWS.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails.
• Prior experience working with Salesforce.
• Understanding security best practices and implementing secure coding principles.
• TDD/E2E testing methodologies, BDD approaches.
• Observability tools and best practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting.

️What you will love about us:

• Hybrid model with 8 mandatory days per month at the office.
• 28 days of paid vacation, plus another additional day after 3 & 4 years.
• 30 days per year to work abroad.
• BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin.
• Company Pension Scheme and a top-up to Parental Leave (for both parents).
• Mental health support with Nilohealth.
• Physical health support with Urban Sports Club or ClassPass.
• Annual learning budget of 1000€.
• Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones.
• Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with a diverse global team of 72 nationalities (and counting!).

Embark on a rewarding journey with the Grover Rocketship, where your impact is felt, and together, we cultivate a more circular world.

We are looking forward to e-meeting you!

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