Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- 72.000 to 92.000€ gross/year
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop the technical architecture for an internal system, design core logic for data and automation, and lead external developer teams to create efficient, scalable solutions.
Your role in the team
- Develop and be responsible for the overall technical architecture of Bestandsfaktor => The system is used only by the team - the backend is therefore the largest and most important part.
- Design core system logic for data, triggers, automation, and routing.
- Build the platform in a way that it can be rapidly developed further without descending into chaos.
- Make technical decisions with a strong product focus rather than just implementing requirements.
- Work together with the founding team to identify which technical levers have the greatest impact.
- Technically manage external developers or freelancers and set quality standards.
- Build a modern, pragmatic development environment with AI-powered workflows, high speed, and a clear quality standard.
- Create the technical foundation for a system that is scalable, robust, and strategically valuable.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You don't just want to develop, but to truly co-own a product technically.
- You have strong skills in architecture, system design, and pragmatic product development.
- You can translate complex requirements into clear, elegant technical solutions.
- You think in systems, not just in features.
- You work independently, in a structured manner, and with a high quality standard.
- You're eager for pace, responsibility, and visible impact.
- You can clearly weigh the benefits of long-term technical stability against short-term implementation strength.
- You don't need a large company around you to perform strongly.
- Interest in AI-powered software development and modern product workflows.
- Enjoy working in an environment with a high degree of autonomy and minimal unnecessary bureaucracy.
Experience
- Experience with platform products, automation systems, or data-driven SaaS solutions.
- Experience with API-first architectures, integrations, and scalable backend structures.
- Experience in building small, high-performance tech setups.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
What we offer
- Very high degree of technical design freedom.
- Real responsibility for architecture, product logic, and technical direction.
- The opportunity to build a relevant system almost from scratch.
- Visible Impact: Your decisions directly influence the product, speed, and market potential.
- Little politics, little administration, little overhead.
- Quick decisions and direct contact with the founder.
- A lot of freedom in choosing good technical solutions.
- An environment where strong developers are not held back, but deliberately empowered with responsibility.
- Remote work with high trust and genuine autonomy.
This text has been machine translated. Show original
Topics You Will Work On
Job Locations
About Your Employer
Bestandsfaktor
Bestandsfaktor GmbH, based in Cologne, is an advanced company that develops software solutions for insurance brokers. It assists brokerage firms in effectively utilizing their customer relationships and achieving sustainable growth. Through automated processes, Bestandsfaktor promotes efficient and data-driven customer engagement.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior Backend Engineer
- Salary
- 72.000 to 92.000€ gross/yearEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad using tax class I.43.699 to 54.271 € net/year · Tax class I
- Location
- Cologne
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
