Clera

Backend Engineer

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2 hours ago
Berlin, GermanyMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design maintainable, scalable systems for complex infrastructure problems.
  • Scale backend services for an energy platform serving OEMs, installers, and end consumers.
  • Ship production code and own work from design through deployment.
  • Contribute to code reviews, architecture decisions, and higher engineering standards.
  • Develop billing, accounting ledger, and energy-market integration systems.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience building and shipping reliable backend infrastructure in production.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, including asynchronous programming patterns.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and ORM-based data access such as Drizzle.
  • Experience building backend services with Next.js, including API routes or server components.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and scalable, maintainable service design.
  • Experience integrating payment systems such as Stripe and handling complex billing flows.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals through a formal degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Evidence of technical exceptionality through standout projects, competitive programming, research, founding work, or a comparable signal.
  • Broad application-building experience rather than narrow specialization in data pipelines or AI infrastructure.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, ownership, and comfort in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Benefits

  • Salary of 80,000 to 120,000 EUR annually.
  • Visa sponsorship is available.
  • On-site in Berlin, Germany, five days per week; remote work is not available.

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