Backend Engineer (m/f/d) in B2B SaaS AI Startup

at  Traide AI

We are traide AI , a groundbreaking deep tech, VC-backed, B2B startup powered by AI ( we did AI long before the hype ) .
Our breakthrough in revenue, with an increase of over 10x in the past year, positions us at the brink of a significant expansion phase . By developing the definitive global trade compliance platform, building up around our AI-powered customs classification engine, we’re already transforming the landscape of international trade.
Our product, team, and vision have convinced already prestigious partners like PwC, and our customer base includes industry juggernauts such as Siemens, e-commere Hero’s like KoRo, alongside other notable figures in industry. We are rapidly solidifying our leadership position within the EU while eyeing global expansion . We are on the lookout for an exceptional individual to join our compact yet highly skilled team, playing a pivotal role in our ongoing journey.
Does this sound like the kind of dynamic professional environment you’re looking for ❓❗
Tasks
You are a Backend Engineer building features that meet customer needs and drive business impact.
Collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers, you plan, implement, and deliver backend features. You have an open mind for new solutions and enjoy validating ideas through experiments and metrics.
Entrusted with significant responsibility, you ask the deeper “why” Questions, understand root problems, create plans, and develop new backend features. Your work spans the software stack, focusing on backend development, AI integration, and DevOps tasks as needed. You are committed to writing high-quality, maintainable, scalable code, ensuring the software meets high standards. Rest assured, you’re never alone you can rely on your team for support in areas where you may not feel comfortable. Learning from one another and growing with your responsibilities are key aspects of the job.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong analytical skills with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively within a diverse team.

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code with a strong emphasis on type annotations and best practices.

Database Management

• Design efficient SQL database schemas and optimize queries for performance.
• Utilize NoSQL databases like Redis for caching and real-time data processing.

API Development

• Develop robust RESTful APIs and ensure excellent API design and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with frontend services and AI models.

AI/LLM Technologies

• Integrate and optimizevector databases for AI applications.
• Work closely with researchers to deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.

Task Queues and Management

• Implement and manage task queues to handle background jobs and asynchronous tasks.
• Optimize task management for scalability and reliability.

Cloud Services

• Deploy and manage applications on Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Utilize cloud services to enhance application scalability, performance, and reliability.

Logging and Monitoring

• Implement logging solutions and monitoring tools to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Code Quality and Testing

• Commitment to writing high-quality, robust and scalable production code.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Benefits
So, why choose traide AI?

On the product side

• Meetings and processes kept to a minimum and focus on getting things done (Kanban Style).
• We value clean and well-tested code and ship features only once they are up to standard
• Modern tech stack with the opportunity to shape future decisions: React + Chakra-UI, Node.js + GraphQL, Python + Pytorch, LLM/Generative AI and more

In the organization
✔️ traide AI is a place where you can be your authentic self!
✔️ We are creators, not rule followers. In our open culture, ideas take precedence over hierarchies, truth finding is essential
✔️ Our work culture is flexible and grounded entirely in trust and integrity, where everyone strives to grow & learn
✔️ And the cherry on top? Our offices are the coolest around – our cozy Berlin office is conveniently located at Rosenthaler Platz and offers fantastic lunch spots.
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better
If you have any questions, just email us

Please refer the Job description for details