ABOUT MEISTERWERK

At Meisterwerk, our mission is to create Europe’s leading Operating System for the trades and craftsmen industry. To empower SMBs to grow and streamline their operations, we are building a platform that helps companies manage work schedules, boost productivity, and focus on what truly matters. Founded in 2019, Meisterwerk has become the go-to choice for thousands of skills professionals who rely on us to simplify their daily operations and drive growth.
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining frontend applications to enable a growing team to collaborate efficiently and deliver customer value. In this position, you will make an impact by helping to improve and co-create Meisterwerk’s existing and new backend services and architecture, solving scaling and new development challenges.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a mix of skills, relevant experience, and a proactive mindset. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of programming experience, including GoLang and ideally TypeScript
• Gone though major iterations of a SaaS platform and proven track record of reflecting and learning from own decisions and those of others
• Experience with designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs
• Understanding of fundamental system architecture, distributed systems, software design principles, data modelling, and Open API design
• Hands-on experience with service-based architecture principles to consider (idempotence, fault tolerance, loose coupling, etc.) and interoperability design patterns
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience implementing loosely coupled services using a message broker like RabbitMQ, SQS, or Kafka
• Familiarity with Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes, and have a DevOps mindset
• Developed third-party integrations and familiarity with the pitfalls and remedies of such integrations
• Openness to feedback, collaborative approach to teamwork, and excellent problem-solving skills
• GRPC understanding and basic experience

WHY THIS ROLE

This role is perfect for you if you enjoy taking ownership of projects and writing high-quality, scalable code. Here’s why joining Meisterwerk is a great move:

• You’ll take a key role in Meisterwerk’s next growth phase after completing a successful Series A
• Work with a modern tech stack and likeminded experts
• Mentor and collaborate with software and DevOps engineers at a managerial level to ensure smooth deployment and integrations in product environments
• Close work with C-level executives (CTO)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll report directly to our CTO. Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and integrations to third-party systems
• Lead API design and implementation for both internal APIs and those exposed for third-party integrations
• Improve and co-create new coding standards and best practices to ensure high code quality and a well-maintainable code base
• Provide comprehensive documentation and automated good test coverage
• Pair-program and participate in code reviews with other software engineers to improve code quality and maintainability
• Support technical discussions during requirements analysis and scope definition
• Participate in post-mortems, team retrospectives, and document lessons learned

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a mix of skills, relevant experience, and a proactive mindset. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of programming experience, including GoLang and ideally TypeScript
• Gone though major iterations of a SaaS platform and proven track record of reflecting and learning from own decisions and those of others
• Experience with designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs
• Understanding of fundamental system architecture, distributed systems, software design principles, data modelling, and Open API design
• Hands-on experience with service-based architecture principles to consider (idempotence, fault tolerance, loose coupling, etc.) and interoperability design patterns
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience implementing loosely coupled services using a message broker like RabbitMQ, SQS, or Kafka
• Familiarity with Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes, and have a DevOps mindset
• Developed third-party integrations and familiarity with the pitfalls and remedies of such integrations
• Openness to feedback, collaborative approach to teamwork, and excellent problem-solving skills
• GRPC understanding and basic experienc

Beyond the core responsibilities, joining Meisterwerk means being part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

• Be part of a pioneering start-up on the road to becoming a Unicorn.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and team spirit.
• Contribute to a mission that makes a difference in the lives of craftsmen and craftswomen.
• Opportunity to grow and develop with a company backed by top-tier investors in Europe.
• Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
• Competitive salary + virtual employee stock option progra