Backend AI Software Engineer (all) - TypeScript / NodeJS

Remote

Full-time

Permanent employee

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a skilled Backend AI Software Engineer to join our engineering team and build robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. This role involves designing and implementing server-side applications, APIs, and infrastructure that power our products and services.

Your mission

Development & Implementation

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
Develop and integrate third-party APIs and services
Implement authentication and authorization systems
Build data processing pipelines and background jobs

Engineering Tools

AI-assisted development: Ability to effectively use AI tools in daily development work

Database Management

Design and optimize database schemas
Implement data migration strategies
Ensure data consistency and integrity
Monitor and optimize database performance

System Design & Architecture

Design and implement scalable backend architectures
Build and maintain RESTful APIs
Optimize database queries and data structures
Implement performance optimizations and caching strategies

Infrastructure & Deployment

Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
Ensure security best practices and compliance

Collaboration & Quality

Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Write comprehensive technical documentation

Your background

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR equivalent work experience with a strong technical portfolio
7+ years of backend development experience
Experience with testing frameworks (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Experience with performance testing and optimization

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js (primary stack)
AI development: Ability to effectively use AI tools in daily development work
Web Frameworks: Express.js, React (for full-stack capabilities)
Databases: MongoDB (primary), Redis for caching
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s)
Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab

System Design & Architecture

Understanding of distributed systems concepts
Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka)
Understanding of load balancing and scaling strategies

API Development

Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Understanding of API security and authentication (JWT, OAuth)
Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger, Postman)

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work in agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with event-driven architecture
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
Knowledge of machine learning integration and data pipelines
Familiarity with search engines (Elasticsearch, Solr)
Mobile Development: React Native, Expo (bonus for cross-platform understanding)

Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union (EU). Applications from candidates residing outside the EU cannot be considered.

Why us?

Top Tech company in Digital Health: A dynamic, high-growth environment where everyone in the team depends on each other's performance. You can see your impact. We learn and develop quickly.
True impact in healthcare: What we are building with our brite platform is unique worldwide, ambitious, and could have a huge impact on billions of people who are ill or interested in health.
International team: We are 14 nationalities working across Europe. We bring different mentalities and cultures with us, but we are all aligned towards our grand vision.
100% remote with best IT equipment: We work 100% remotely, meet regularly for special team events and team offsite weeks, for example, in Tuscany, the Alps, or Mallorca. You will receive a Mac computer so that you are already technically up to speed.

Hiring Process

Initial Screening: Technical phone/video introductory and experience call.
Leadership Interview: Discussion focused on leadership principles, values, and cultural fit.
Technical Deep Dive: Architecture patterns, database design and live coding session covering Node.js.

Über uns

Möchtest du bei einem der führenden Digital Health Scale-ups in Deutschland und Europa arbeiten?

XO Life entwickelt mit brite die Meta-Plattform für Patienten, Gesundheitsfachkräfte und Pharmaunternehmen, um den Austausch rund um die alltägliche Versorgung zu ermöglichen. Bislang nutzen Patienten vor allem Plattformen wie Google, Facebook und Instagram für die Informationssuche und den sozialen Austausch, da eine dedizierte und passende Gesundheitsplattform fehlt.

Unsere brite Plattform ermöglicht es allen Pharmaunternehmen und Gesundheitseinrichtungen, ihren Patient:innen ein modernes, digitales Produkt oder einen Therapie-Begleiter anzubieten. Diese All-in-One-Plattform macht es überflüssig, für jedes neue Medikament oder jede neue Therapie eine separate App herunterzuladen - stattdessen gibt es eine umfassende Gesundheits-App für das eigene Selbstmanagement.

XO Life gilt als führendes Digital Health Scale-up in Deutschland und Europa und wurde vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie als Top-Tech-Newcomer ausgezeichnet. Wir arbeiten mit über 30 Pharmaherstellern zusammen - von Marktführern über mittelständische Unternehmen bis hin zu RX-, OTC- und Medizinprodukteherstellern in mehr als 30 Indikationen. Aufbauend auf diesem Erfolg expandieren wir unsere Plattform nun auch international.

Klingt das spannend für dich und möchtest du Teil dieser Vision werden? Dann bewirb dich bitte und schließ dich unserer Mission an, das Leben von Millionen von Patienten weltweit zu verbessern!