Backend Engineer (JavaScript)

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 50 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

Backend Engineer

We’re scaling quickly and launching multiple projects with new business models, concepts, and audiences. If you’re passionate about building backend services in JavaScript/TypeScript, learning fast, and collaborating well, this role is for you.

Core Tech Focus

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Relational databases

Git

Nice to Have

GraphQL

Experience with a queue system (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis)

Linux server familiarity

Docker

Testing (e.g., Jest)

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain backend services and REST endpoints

Write clean, readable, and tested code

Review code and contribute to good engineering practices

Collaborate with engineers, product, and operations

Own your area in production: monitor, fix bugs, and improve reliability

Integrate external services via APIs and documentation

What You’ll Bring

Solid JavaScript/TypeScript skills

Hands-on experience building REST APIs and working with relational databases

Git proficiency

Extra Credit

GraphQL exposure

Queues (RabbitMQ/Redis) or messaging patterns

Linux/Docker familiarity

Continuous Integration (CI) experience

Why Almedia?

Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation Range: €60K - €80K