Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
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What are we looking for
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer - Java (m/f/d) to join our skilled and collaborative technical team as a key contributor.
Someone who is not only confident dealing with industry adopted technologies and Software Design approaches but also likes to challenge the status quo.
This is a full time job with significant responsibility joining us based in Berlin or Germany.
Our Stack
Backend: Java Spring Hibernate PostgreSQL Spring Boot
Frontend: ReactJS TypeScript Redux SASS
QA: Selenium Galen Serenity JUnit Mockito Jest Mocha
Build and Deploy: Jenkins git npm Maven Docker
Infrastructure: AWS Troposphere (python) Stacker Cloudformation Terraform (Infrastructure) Ansible EKS (k8s)
Agile: Kanban and Scrum
Your tasks & Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions primarily in Javawith high impact and a great deal of autonomy
Maintain and enhanceour flagship multi-tenant white-label B2B2C SaaS platform
Develop new and exciting products with AIwhether standalone or integrated
Continuously improve our development lifecycle with modern methods and technologiesboth individually and as a team
Propose review improve and explore the solution-space with team members from all professions
Review test cases designs and codedeveloped by other team-members
Own significant parts of the runtime together with our in-house SREs embracing you ship it you own it
Collaborate with Front-End QA Infrastructure and Dataprofessionals on interfaces shared definitions and common objectives
Coach and train team members on best practices and help the team learn
Shape our engineering cultureby sharing curiosity kindness and craftsmanshipevery day by simply being yourself.
Your profile
Youre a seasoned backend engineer with a solid Java background and a hands-on approach. Youll fit right in if you:
Have 5 years of experience building Java backend systems with Spring Hibernate and the tools that come with modern software development
Have worked in a startup or fast-moving product environment and are comfortable adapting quickly and making progress even when things are changing constantly
Feel good taking a system from idea to productionand are able to debug and solve problems across the stack
Have worked on both monoliths and microservices including systems with asynchronous communication (e.g. queues events messaging)
Know how to apply AI tools practicallyfor your own productivity and in what you build
Can design solid practical architectureand know how to balance long-term quality with short-term needs
Understand data structures relational modelsand different kinds of backendsand can choose what fits best
Enjoy working with others whether its writing something down clearly pairing on a problem or just hashing things out on a whiteboard
Communicatefluently in English
Care about the teams successand help people around you grow and do their best work
Are reliable respectful and make the team bettertechnically and personally.
How you will create impact
- You build software that makes a real difference for serious customers
- You raise the barby bringing clarity care and initiative to the teamtechnically and interpersonally
- You push whats possibleapplying AI and modern tools to make both the product and the team smarter.
We as a Team
We are a tight-knit group in a founder-owned grown-up startup. We love what we do and what we build and we care about our amazing team. We value each team member and develop their unique talents.
At Friendsurance we believe that todays social structures disproportionately disadvantage people from marginalized populations - including people of color people with disabilities working-class people single parents women and members of LGBTQIA communities. We also believe that these groups need to be actively included in the workforce. Therefore we strongly encourage people with these identities or members of other marginalized communities to apply. We do not require a photo or information about your gender/sex or marital status for our application process.
Our offer
Attractive salaryand vacation policy
Flexible working hours and mobile- work with the clear expectation that everyone joins a monthly in-person Office Day at our Berlin HQ.
A big and lovely designed office in Berlin-Kreuzberg with plenty of rooms for creativity and the typical startup amenities
A generous yearly personal development budget
Legendaryteam events and parties
Urban Sports Membership subsidy
Language learning support for German and English
A unique and international team
And much more!
Sounds interesting We are very much looking forward to your application
AI note: This job description was written by our team with help from AI for tone and clarity. Final edits are human.
About us
Since 2010 Friendsurance have been pursuing a clear vision:
Dealing with insurance should bring a smile to your face.
With our digital solutions we bring transparency simplicity and speed to the world of insurance for end customers as well as our partners. Our platform enables users to manage their insurance contracts centrally easily understand their benefits and optimize their rates independently and with a customer-focused approach.
Our technology excites even the big players:
Our partners include Deutsche Bank Allianz and others. Through our platform we connect 175 insurers and reach over 50 million customers. This makes us Europes leading provider in the field of Digital Bancassurance the digital distribution of insurance products via banks.
Our secret to success
A committed and diverse team that is shaping the digital future of the insurance world with passion innovative spirit and a clear focus on the customer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
