Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Building performant, scalable, and customer-focused web applications for a leading e-pharmacy with an accent on e-commerce features, API design, and system scalability. Focus on developing core shop functionalities, optimizing rendering UI with Next.js, and implementing asynchronous communication via RabbitMQ.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy, focusing on cutting-edge innovation to make healthcare accessible to everyone.

What you will do

• Develop core e-commerce features across the homepage, search, product detail pages, and cart.
• Contribute to the development of a new Shop Rendering UI based on Next.js.
• Build and extend backend services that interact with various internal and external applications.
• Create and consume API endpoints based on defined technical contracts.
• Implement scalable asynchronous communication between services using RabbitMQ.
• Design and deploy high-performance features ensuring system scalability.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for building scalable services.
• Strong experience with REST APIs and a deep understanding of HTTP.
• DevOps mindset with practical experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to take end-to-end ownership of code, including building, testing, and deployment.
• Comfortable collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to align product priorities.
• Must be based in or be able to work from Berlin.

Culture & Benefits

• Membership package at Urban Sports Club for health and wellness.
• Free and anonymous professional mental health support via Likeminded.
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements, including up to 20 days per year anywhere in the EU.
• Fully funded Deutschland Ticket for effortless mobility.
• Support for individual professional growth through internal and external trainings.