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Senior Backend/Fullstack Developer with Node.js and TypeScript

Summary

Builds scalable backend services in TypeScript/Node.js for a digital twin platform that unifies energy and climate data, using PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.

Tech stack:

  • TypeScript & Node.js (core technologies)

  • PostgreSQL

  • DevOps (AWS + Azure)

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in backend development

  • Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and Node.js (key requirement)

  • Experience designing and developing scalable backend services and microservices

  • Experience with: DevOps (AWS + Azure)

  • Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and database design for scalable, high-performance systems

  • Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes

  • Experience designing and developing REST and/or gRPC APIs

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Very good command of English

Nice to have:

  • Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

  • Experience with Golang, Angular / Svelte

  • Fluent German

Project description:

You will join the development of an advanced digital twin platform for the energy transition, designed to unify energy and climate-related data into a single, comprehensive solution.

The platform supports stakeholders involved in energy transformation by providing data-driven insights and decision-making tools. It addresses key challenges such as CO₂ balancing, renewable energy expansion, power grid planning, and municipal heating strategies.

Built on a modular and scalable architecture, the solution enables complex analytics and supports real-time insights in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

Main responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript/Node.js as the primary technology stack

  • Build and optimize PostgreSQL data models and queries

  • Develop and maintain APIs using gRPC and REST

  • Containerize applications with Docker and manage deployments on Kubernetes (AWS)

  • Ensure system scalability, performance, and reliability

  • Collaborate with frontend (Angular) and backend (NestJS) teams

  • Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

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