Allow us to introduce ourselves
Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.
We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally.
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Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process , and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here
Your mission as a Senior Backend Engineer
We are looking for a passionate ( Senior) Backend Engineer (m/f/d) to join our amazing backend team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new features and enhancing our existing code base using NodeJs, Express, and MongoDB.
What you’ll be doing
- Design and maintain server-side applications and database architecture.
- Collaborate with front-end developers for a seamless user experience.
- Regularly review and improve code and system efficiency.
- Develop and deploy reusable, testable code and automated tests
You will thrive in this role if
- You have at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Node.js, along with strong proficiency in TypeScript and Express.
- You have practical experience working with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB.
- You have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- You hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field – or have completed a comparable vocational training
- Having AWS (S3, ECS, EC2), Docker and Terraform experience is a plus
- Having previous experience with NestJS is a plus
- You are a proactive problem solver, always seeking innovative solutions and continuously improving processes.
- You are willing and able to get familiar with new systems.
- You are a team player and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing team input and ensuring alignment with project goals.
How we work
- We work in small, agile product teams with lots of ownership and fast decision-making.
- You’ll collaborate with smart, driven, and genuinely nice people.
- We keep meetings to a minimum – focus time matters.
- We use a modern tech stack that supports us in building great products:
- Backend: Node.js (TypeScript), Express, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Terraform
- Frontend: Angular, Flutter
- Tools we love: GitHub, ClickUp, Slack
What’s in it for you?