Senior Backend & Platform Engineer - Node.js (d/f/m)

• We mean it when we say “cutting edge” and have a high level of creative freedom in our everyday work.

• You will be surrounded by like-minded, driven, skilled, and highly motivated people who are keen to contribute to successful solutions.

• We mean diversity, and we put it in numbers: 100+ people, 33 languages, 41% female (vs. ø26% in the tech industry), ø33 years of age, and yes, we do have Schlager-Fans among us.

• We have a very supportive and appreciative working environment with a lot of autonomy, a flat hierarchy, and professional growth possibilities.

• We work in a hybrid mode, with weekly team days for better collaboration and nurturing interpersonal connections. When onsite, we work in a modern, kid- and pet-friendly Better Space in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg.

• Remote work from anywhere for up to 12 weeks in total per year.

• 30 vacation days in a 5-day/week working model.

• Kindergarten grant and a Company Pension scheme.

• Regular team breakfasts, fitness & wellness classes, company runs, and other events. Fruits, snacks, drinks, and coffee with a variety of milk are a given - but yes, we have them.

• Outstanding flexibility we are proud of – and, of course, the best colleagues in the world!

About the GLS Studio team:

Studio is an internal product builder within Bettermile. We solve high-impact logistics challenges through rapid, user-centered product development.

Six years ago, a small team started to challenge the status quo. From wild greenfield concepts, a whole range of smart services eventually emerged, now known as Bettermile.

In early 2023, we started looking again for completely new challenges and solutions. We now have several ongoing projects, with the aim of becoming the next Bettermile. To achieve this goal, we are now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join us in our product to the next level.

• Writing infrastructure code to enhance scalability and security

• Designing and implementing security best practices

• Developing and maintaining backend services, including new REST API endpoints

• Creating and improving test strategies for backend code

• Migrating and deploying core backend services to a modern cloud environment

• Continuously improving engineering best practices and infrastructure

• Strong expertise in Node.js and backend development

• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure

• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools

• Deep understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation

• Solid understanding of security best practices in backend development

• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

• Experience in larger teams, especially with security & infrastructure at scale

• A background in greenfield projects or major backend migrations

• Knowledge of test-driven development and best practices in backend testing

• Interest in mentorship and sharing knowledge with the team

Take your chance and step to the forefront of changing a rapidly growing industry with your contribution. You will take responsibility quickly, however, supported by mentors at all times. We provide an open corporate culture based on sharing and learning, equal footing collaboration, and short decision-making.

At the moment we only proceed with candidates who are authorized to work in Germany OR already have a Job Seekers Visa.

With Bettermile no more delivery is as usual. We transform last-mile logistics to boost productivity and create an exceptional delivery experience.
This is why we provide a geo-based and AI-powered SaaS product suite for dynamic, multi-constraint, many-stop address processing, routing, and navigation.
We're setting a new standard for the last mile. And raising the bar for the delivery industry. All thanks to our seasoned, international team of tech enthusiasts and logistics experts and a truly dynamic product suite.