Senior Full-Stack Developer (Backend Focus)

Clera

Munich, Germany

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced backend developers who can design scalable systems and work in close collaboration with engineering teams.

Best fit for

Experienced backend developers with a proven track record in building high-throughput systems and working in cross-functional teams
— “working closely with the team”
Candidates with a strong background in Node.js and TypeScript, and a secondary proficiency in Python for automation
— “Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for backend development”
Individuals with a higher education background in computer science and a preference for on-site work in Munich
— “A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field”

Things to consider

On-site requirement in Munich may be a barrier for non-local candidates
— “This is an on-site role in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.”
The role demands a valid work permit to work in Germany, which may affect eligibility
— “A valid work permit to work in Germany.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with large-scale content processing workflows and containerization tools like Docker
— “Experience deploying and managing applications with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker”
Showcase your ability to contribute across the stack, including frontend development when needed
— “Contribute to frontend development when needed to deliver features end-to-end”
Emphasize your iterative approach to platform system improvements and delivery speed
— “Ship improvements quickly and iterate with the team to strengthen platform systems”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

backend services and APIs
frontend development
autonomous workflows
platform systems

Typical background

full-stack developmentbackend developmentsoftware engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Node.jsTypeScriptPythonDockerContainerizationOrchestrationBackend ServicesApisLarge-scale Content ProcessingAutonomous Workflows

Stack & domain

Node.jsTypeScriptPythonDockerFull-stack DevelopmentBackend Development

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the engineering team at an early-stage AI content software company, building systems that help businesses improve how their content is discovered through AI-powered search. You will focus on the architecture and growth of the content platform, while contributing across the stack and working closely with the team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that power the content optimization platform.
Contribute to frontend development when needed to deliver features end-to-end.
Build autonomous, high-throughput workflows for large-scale content processing.
Ship improvements quickly and iterate with the team to strengthen platform systems.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
At least 5 years of full-stack development experience, with a strong backend focus.
Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for backend development.
Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
Experience deploying and managing applications with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker.
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
A valid work permit to work in Germany.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
This is an on-site role in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)