# Backend Engineer

[Clera](https://gurify.com/jobs?q=Clera) · Berlin · Posted yesterday

[Backend](https://gurify.com/jobs/backend)

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## Job description

### ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a core infrastructure role at a pre-seed energy tech startup building the foundational systems that power dynamic electricity plans — including a modular billing engine, low-level energy-market communication protocols, and a full accounting ledger. You'll be a key contributor shaping scalable, reliable backend architecture at an early and critical stage of the company's growth.

### WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Design systems that tame complexity and make hard problems tractable at scale.

- Build and scale core backend services that underpin dynamic electricity plans and billing infrastructure.

- Move fast with a bias for action, shipping meaningful work in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

- Set and uphold a high technical bar across the codebase and team.

### WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- 3–10+ years of backend engineering experience with strong proficiency in TypeScript (Node.js) and asynchronous programming.

- Solid experience with PostgreSQL and an ORM (experience with Drizzle is a plus).

- Familiarity with Next.js, including API routes or server components for backend services.

- Understanding of distributed systems concepts and how to design scalable, maintainable services.

- Hands-on experience integrating Stripe payments and billing flows.

- Strong CS fundamentals — formal degree or equivalent practical experience.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, a strong sense of ownership, and comfort operating in ambiguity.

### COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: €80,000 – €120,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is available.

### LOCATION

On-site, 5 days per week in Berlin, Germany. Remote work is not available for this role.

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