Position Overview: We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js and microservices architecture to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is perfect for a technical leader who thrives on system optimization, values collaborative teamwork, and takes ownership of delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js applications and microservices architecture
• Lead technical initiatives to continuously improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers
• Take full ownership of features from conception through deployment and monitoring
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and code standards
• Participate in architecture decisions and technical design reviews
• Proactively identify and resolve technical debt and system bottlenecks
• Drive initiatives for monitoring, logging, and observability across microservices

• 🎉 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 🧪 Strong expertise in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript
• 🦠 Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• 🚧 Understanding of RESTful APIs, message queues, and service communication patterns
• 📦 Understanding containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
• 💽 Experience with databases (both SQL and NoSQL)
• 🧐 Strong problem-solving skills and passion for system optimization
• 🗣️ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• 🧭 Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• ☁️ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS)
• 🧑🏼‍🎨 Knowledge of event-driven architectures and streaming technologies
• 🧮 Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• 📲 Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• 🧑‍🏫 Previous experience mentoring and leading technical teams

• 💰 Compensation: Competitive salary.
• 🚀 Impact: Shape the future of digital publishing (flexible start date).
• 🏢 Workspace: Modern Berlin-Alexanderplatz office (free drinks, team events, bike garage).
• ❤️ Culture: Trust, autonomy, and growth in a collaborative environment.
• 🌍 Flexibility: Hybrid (4 days office/week) + 1 months/year remote.

Please send your application documents, a possible start date, and your expected salary – we’re happy to address any potential questions and inquiries there as well. If all goes well, you’ll hear from us within the next few days to schedule an interview.