Mid Level Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

✨ Perks

• 104 days per year to be used anywhere (post-probation), following our 3:2 hybrid policy.
• Regular team events.

Why this role matters

At JOIN, we believe hiring should be easy, fast, and fair – for companies and candidates alike. That’s why we’re building intuitive, powerful recruiting software that helps businesses of all sizes find the right people effortlessly.

As a mid level Backend Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the technical foundation of our platform. From clean architecture and test-driven development to meaningful product collaboration, your work will directly impact how JOIN delivers a fast, stable, and reliable experience to our users.

Tasks

What you’ll be doing

Your work will directly influence JOIN’s product quality, architecture, and customer impact. Here’s what that looks like:

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams through our custom Agile SDLC/Kanban process.
• Contribute to requirement definition and propose scalable technical solutions that serve real customer needs.
• Conduct peer code reviews and participate in retrospectives to continuously improve our codebase and culture.
• Build scalable and well-tested backend services, using clean architecture, linters, code generators, and coding conventions.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and clear communication across cross-functional teams.
• Engage in technical retrospectives and help shape topics such as testing culture, automation, and architecture.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, Platform, and other Backend engineers, all of whom value clean, scalable code and open communication. You’ll be part of a team that believes in mentorship, self-sufficiency, and shared ownership

Requirements

What we’re looking for

We don’t believe in checklists – but if most of these apply to you, we’d love to chat:

✔ 3+ years of experience in backend development (strongly typed languages or TypeScript).

✔ Experience with any RDBMS (via raw queries or ORMs).

✔ Solid experience writing unit and integration tests.

✔ Familiarity with message brokers like SNS, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Google PubSub.

✔ Proactive and reliable, with a sense of ownership and accountability.

✔ Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.

✔ Growth mindset – eager to learn and quick to pick up new technologies.

Nice to have:

• Experience with GraphQL.
• Cloud exposure (GCP or AWS).
• Knowledge of gRPC and protocol buffers.
• Understanding of SOLID principles.

Benefits

Our Values

❤️ People First – We put humans at the heart of hiring.

🚀 Own It – We take initiative and solve problems independently.

🛠 Work Smarter – Efficiency beats effort.

💡 Be Bold – Challenge the status quo and push boundaries.

At JOIN, we thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, and we’re looking for people who do too. That means:

• We follow a hybrid model (3 days office, 2 remote) to promote collaboration.
• We adapt quickly and embrace change.
• We continuously challenge ourselves and each other to improve.

This role might not be ideal if:

• You prefer a highly structured environment.
• You want a fully remote position.
• You prefer minimal change and a slower pace.
• You’re not excited about ownership and growth.

What’s in it for you?

🖥 Apple hardware – The best tools for the job.

🏆 Team events – Brunches, sports activities (football, volleyball, bowling), and quarterly gatherings.

🌍 Productivity from Everywhere – 104 days per year remote (post-probation), following our hybrid policy.

What to expect from the hiring process

We respect your time and keep things transparent:

1️⃣ Intro call (~30 min) – Let’s see if we’re a good match.

2️⃣ Hiring Manager Review – Your profile is assessed for technical and team fit.

3️⃣ Hiring Manager Interview (~60 min) – Dive into expectations and team dynamics.

4️⃣ Technical Interview (~60–120 min) – Demonstrate your skills.

5️⃣ Meet the Team (Optional) – Connect with your future colleagues.

You’ll always know where you stand - no black holes, no ghosting.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, genders, religions and diverse backgrounds. If you need assistance during the hiring process or in the workplace, let us know!

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! We’re always open to exceptional candidates and value diversity in all forms.

📩 Apply now – We’d love to connect with you!