About the Role
We use AI to accelerate thinking, design systems, steer output, and take responsibility for what we ship. We are fast where it makes sense and careful where it matters.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain microservices that connect internal and external systems.
- Provide technical leadership in the absence of the Tech Lead.
- Contribute to team strategy with strong opinions and experience.
- Master authentication and authorization concepts, including OAuth and Auth0.
- Design and optimize SQL databases, with a preference for PostgreSQL.
- Write production-ready, thought-through code.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend/API Developer using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Proficiency in SQL and database design, particularly with PostgreSQL.
- Experience with ORMs.
- Strong skills in automated testing (jest/mocha, coverage).
- Mastery of Docker, Git, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Demonstrated ability to show work through a portfolio, side project, or demo repo.
Skills
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- SQL
- Database Design
- PostgreSQL
- ORM
- Automated Testing
- Jest
- Mocha
- Docker
- Git
- JavaScript
- AWS
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Graylog
- OAuth
- Auth0
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- On-site (for specific events)
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
- Leadership experience
Education Level
- Academic background in Computer Science or Software Engineering (preferred)
Benefits
- Ownership over tickets and responsibility
- No unnecessary bureaucracy or micromanagement
- Fail fast, learn faster culture
- Direct feedback and honest collaboration
- Investment in professional growth (hackathons, conferences, community)
- 30 days of vacation
- December 24 & 31 off
- Smart Fridays (4-day week possible)
- Mobility benefits (Germany ticket & JobRad)
- Sports & health offerings
- Mental health support
- Corporate benefits
- RTL+ access
About the Company
- We work remote by default, fostering focus, efficiency, and ownership.
- We convene in Berlin for key events like feature development and architectural decisions.
- We leverage AI to augment human thinking, not replace it.
- We value building over talking, testing what works, and learning quickly from failures.
- We maintain high standards with low ego, encouraging direct feedback and collaboration.
- Legal Entity: smartclip Europe GmbH
Equal Opportunity
- smartclip is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other diverse characteristics.
