(Senior) Backend Engineer

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Berlin
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and implement scalable backend services, collaborate across teams, and improve system performance, playing a key role in transforming private markets with technology.
Summary Generated by Built In

bunch is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. The platform enables funds and private investors to seamlessly and securely set up and manage their investment entities.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who wants to play a pivotal role in growing our business and transforming the private markets industry.

How the role contributes to our vision

You will be at the core of building the technology that powers bunch. We aim to build something meaningful with high impact, not just write code. We offer you freedom and ownership to build the right solutions and influence the product roadmap.

Top responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems

  • Collaborate with your Product Managers, by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise

  • Work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements

  • Maximize your team’s output by enhancing functionality and proactively addressing technical debt as well as actively contributing to improving collaboration and communication

What you should bring with you

  • To excel as a member of the Product Development team, you should combine a passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong problem-solving skills

  • You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic

  • Proficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language, SQL databases Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, ASP.NET Core)

  • Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning

  • 3+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments

  • Experience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus

Our tech stack

We strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible.

  • Frontend & Backend: TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte) and the backend (Node.js with Nest.js)

  • Database: MySQL

  • Infrastructure: Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS

  • Source Control & CI/CD: GitHub

  • Third-Party Applications:

    • FusionAuth for authentication

    • Retool for low-code internal frontend solutions

    • Twilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails

    • Tally for creating custom forms

Why you should join bunch

  • Become one of the key builders of bunch and architect our go-to-market strategy

  • Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market

  • Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivaled energy, and team spirit within a culture of inclusion

  • Flexible hours, remote work, and 28 days of vacation per year

  • A competitive compensation package

  • A great tech and work setup with everything you need

What your interview journey will look like

  • First interview with the People team (20 min): get acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching for

  • Deep-dive with the Tech team (60 min): experience what it’s like to work at bunch. Typically, there are 1 or 2 technical interviews where you will meet team members to assess your communication, collaboration skills, system design, and coding knowledge. The interviews focus on collaborative problem-solving, starting with open-ended questions and progressing to more specific challenges or short algorithm tasks.

  • Deep-dive II - Product (60 min): collaborate with our product team on a discovery scenario. Our product team will present a customer problem, and together we will explore potential solutions. This assesses your communication skills and system design experience

  • Final Round: Meet our VP of Product (30 min) and our People Lead (15 min) for you to learn about ways of working and team culture.

About bunch

bunch is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2021. With a proven track record, bunch has garnered trust from leading fund managers and institutional LPs, who have collectively committed over €2 billion through the platform.

The private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, with alternative assets expected to reach nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade, yet still reliant on outdated tools and methods.

We recently closed our $15.5 million Series A to accelerate bunch’s mission to bring a trillion-dollar industry into the 21st century, driving a much-needed digital transformation.

At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value and celebrate diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not tolerate discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

Top Skills

AWS
Git
Kubernetes
MySQL
Nest.Js
SQL
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Berlin
72 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

bunch is building the backbone of private markets, enabling funds, investors, and founders to operate securely and transact seamlessly.



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