Senior Backend Engineer

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At peec in Berlin, the Senior Backend Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable micro-service architectures for a real-time analytics platform. The main responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, data scientists, and front-end teams to deliver high-quality features, leading code reviews, defining API contracts, and driving performance optimisation initiatives. The role also involves ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines and observability. The position requires a deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and event-driven systems, as well as a proven track record of building fault-tolerant services in cloud environments (AWS or GCP). Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, automated testing, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers are essential. The role offers the chance to shape the core infrastructure of a fast-growing startup and work in a highly autonomous, internationally diverse team at the heart of Berlin's tech ecosystem. What the role asks for: - 5+ years of professional experience with Java or Go - Deep expertise in Kubernetes - Deep expertise in Docker - Deep expertise in event-driven systems - Proven track record of building fault-tolerant services in cloud environments (AWS or GCP) - Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases - Strong knowledge of automated testing - Passion for mentoring junior engineers