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Please note that the position is only available to applicants from Germany.
The language requirements for this position are: English - Fluent.

Are you ready to shape the future of the construction industry? As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) at VESTIGAS, you will take on both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.

Highlights:

• Innovative Projects: Take ownership of designing and developing new product features from the ground up, while seamlessly integrating them into our existing solutions.
• Impactful Mission: Architect and implement scalable systems and libraries that power the backbone of our platform.
• Dynamic Growth Environment: Enjoy flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and ample room for initiative in a rapidly growing startup.
• Career Opportunities: Benefit from numerous development opportunities and be part of a visionary team that is transforming the construction industry.

Activities

As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) at VESTIGAS, you will set the technical direction and drive the evolution of our platform. You’ll blend hands-on development with strategic leadership, guiding a team of engineers to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that push our mission forward.

You will:

• Collaborate closely with product managers and front-end engineers to architect, build, ship, and optimize new features from inception through deployment.
• Drive the core and scalability efforts of our solution, identifying and implementing improvements to support rapid growth.
• Plan, organize, and build large-scale, high-impact product features from the ground up, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into existing systems.
• Establish and refine engineering standards, tooling, and processes, serving as a mentor and role model for other back-end engineers.
• Drive technical excellence by conducting code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture within the team.

Our tech stack includes:

• Python (FastAPI) for backend development
• Microservices architecture for feature separation
• Docker, Docker Swarm, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD for containerization and deployment
• Azure & OpenAI AI integration
• Couchbase and PostgreSQL for database management

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field – ideally with a Master's degree.
• You bring at 7+ years of relevant experience in backend development, ideally across multiple roles in startups, scale-ups or big tech environments.
• You enjoy working end-to-end: from shaping ideas and architecture to implementing production-ready solutions – writing clean, modular, and well-tested code.
• You have deep expertise in Python and experience with scalable microservice architectures and modern development/deployment tools.
• You are fluent in English at C2 level (spoken and written); German is a plus, but not a requirement.
• You are willing to work from our Munich office at least two times per week.

Team

You'll be joining a highly passionate and driven team, reporting directly to our CTO, Yannick, who has previously pushed initiatives at FlixBus and Celonis.

You'll be an integral part of our highly skilled backend team, working closely with Marc (previously with Foodora and FlixBus) and Alex (who brings experience from Siemens and Mercedes Benz). Both bring a wealth of knowledge and proven expertise in building scalable, high-performance systems.

In addition to the backend team, you'll collaborate regularly with our webapp, mobile app, and product teams to deliver seamless user experiences and innovative solutions. This cross-functional environment ensures you’ll have opportunities to contribute at every stage of the development process.

Join our vibrant start-up, where you'll collaborate with a passionate team of 40 innovative thinkers. We're a close-knit group that values creativity and initiative, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects and see your ideas come to life. Our transparent and open communication style ensures that everyone's contributions are recognized, fostering a culture of mutual support and growth. If you're eager to dive into a dynamic environment and help shape the future with cutting-edge solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

Application Process

• Discovery Call 📞
• Video-Interview 💻
• Coding challenge 🧑‍💻
• Meet the Team 🏢

About the Company

Company History:
VESTIGAS was born out of the founders' deep-rooted experience in the construction sector, where they observed the low level of digitalization of supply chains in this industry for > 5 years. Building on this insight, the founders set up their own consultancy, which focused exclusively on the construction sector for five years. Based on their expertise, they initiated a scientific project within their alma mater at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), in collaboration with seven industry partners. This project led to the development of a prototype for VESTIGAS - and we are still grateful for the incredibly feedback of the industry to it.

Vision and Ambitions:
What began as a concept to digitize delivery notes evolved into a grander vision: VESTIGAS envisioned transforming the entire construction supply chain into a digital, automated, and transparent ecosystem. The result was the creation of a groundbreaking Supply Chain Operating System for Construction, connecting all stakeholders within the construction supply chain. VESTIGAS developed an independent, open cloud platform, allowing seamless integration through APIs. This open system concept enables any application or frontend, whether developed by VESTIGAS or third parties, to interact with every part of the system.

Milestones and Achievements:
By 2024, VESTIGAS is processing thousands of deliveries daily with a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) exceeding €30 million per month. The platform welcomed 10 of the top 20 construction companies and 14 of the top 20 suppliers in the DACH region already. We are supporting the biggest construction projects in Germany (e.g. like the 2nd Stammstrecke München) and as a result, our team has almost doubled in the last year.

We have raised a seven figure funding round and are the winner of awards such as the Bundesaward für Digitale Innovationen and the German Proptech Award.

Tech Stack
Our backend is mostly build on Python, a microservice architecture and Couchbase as our core database. In our WebApp we utilize React, while our mobile app is build on Flutter.

Team
VESTIGAS was founded by Julian & Paul (built a consultancy in the construction industry and before that, consulted for firms such as Audi, Microsoft and T-Systems), Nicolas (first employee at Applied AI of UnternehmerTUM and AI expert) and Yannick (IT-Security specialist and previously at Flixbus and Celonis). We are now 40 in the team and range from construction industry veterans over sales pros to our incredible techies, who build the backbone of what we do.
Working at VESTIGAS means joining a incredibly commited and experienced team. We offer a dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies and a culture that fosters innovation and creativity. Here, you have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects and actively shape the future of the construction industry.
Also, we are a group of people who simply like each other - and love to just hang out together as well!

Are you ready? Join VESTIGAS and help us digitalize and revolutionize the construction industry. Let's build the future together!