Senior Backend Developer
Made2Flow
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Job Type
- full-time
- Salary
- Unknown
- Posted
- September 1, 2025
Job Description
Made2Flow is a dynamic German startup passionately dedicated to impact measurement and reduction solutions for the fashion industry. We are currently a team of 8 experts committed to revolutionizing how supply chain data is gathered and validated in the fashion industry, with the ultimate goal of helping the industry lower its environmental impact and stop greenwashing.
Our clients are leading players and corporations in the industry from well-known brands to global suppliers of everything that goes into the production of garments. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to join a team that's at the forefront of sustainable fashion, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Backend Developer at Made2Flow, you will work directly with the Tech Lead and shape the technology strategy of Made2Flow to tackle complex challenges and pave the way to our long-term success.
We seek an experienced team member who successfully delivered reliable and scalable products, preferably in SaaS businesses.
Your Responsibilities
- Implement scalable and cloud-native solutions.
- Collaborate with your team to design and develop elegant solutions to complex business problems.
- Maintenance support, refactoring, debugging & improvement of existing code.
- Implement and maintain reliable, scalable, robust, and extensible data systems that support core products and business.
- Help define the technical direction of your team.
- Create robust, maintainable code using automated tests in development processes.
- Ensure code quality by applying architecture & design principles.
- Explore new technologies, analyze and solve problems.
Requirements
- Proficient understanding and deep knowledge of architectural & infrastructure patterns and agile methodologies.
- Technical expertise in software development, software architecture, quality assurance, cloud infrastructure, and automated deployments.
- Experience with our tech stack: NodeJS, TypeScript, Nest.js, Prisma, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes on AWS. Python may be added to the stack in the short/mid term.
- Expert knowledge of DevOps (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Python is a big plus.
- Exceptional people and communication skills with a high degree of empathy.
- Strategic thinking, with the ability to set and achieve business goals based on measurable objectives.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Access to the employees’ shares program
- 28 holiday days per calendar year
- 3 days of paid leave per year for volunteering
- Work remotely or in our office
- Home office equipment
- Flexible working hours
- Flat hierarchy
- Become part of an amazing team and create positive impact!
🎯 Who is this job for?
Made2Flow, a Berlin-based startup driving impact measurement and reduction in the fashion industry, is hiring a Senior Backend Developer to help scale its SaaS solutions for global brands and suppliers. The role involves designing and implementing cloud-native, scalable, and robust systems with a stack including Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, Prisma, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes on AWS, with future integration of Python. You’ll work closely with the Tech Lead, own architecture decisions, improve existing systems, ensure code quality through automated testing, and explore new technologies. Ideal candidates bring deep backend and architecture expertise, SaaS experience, DevOps/CI-CD knowledge, and strong collaboration skills. Made2Flow offers competitive pay, employee share options, 28 vacation days, 3 volunteering days, flexible remote/hybrid work, home office equipment, and a flat hierarchy — an opportunity to make real impact in sustainable fashion.
💬 Potential Interview Questions
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What backend technologies do you primarily work with?
I primarily work with Node.js, TypeScript, and Nest.js, building scalable, cloud-native applications with PostgreSQL and Prisma as the data layer. -
Do you have experience with frontend technologies?
Yes, while my main focus is backend, I have experience integrating with frontend systems built in React and Redux, ensuring seamless API communication and performance. -
What is your experience with cloud infrastructure?
I have hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on AWS using Kubernetes and Helm, with strong knowledge of CI/CD automation to ensure reliable and scalable deployments. -
Have you worked with Python in backend systems?
Yes, I have familiarity with Python and have used it for data processing tasks, making me comfortable with expanding Made2Flow’s stack if required. -
How do you ensure the scalability and reliability of backend systems?
I apply clean architecture principles, modular design, and automated testing, while leveraging Kubernetes orchestration to scale services based on demand. -
Can you describe your experience with DevOps practices?
I have worked with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code, ensuring smooth deployments, monitoring, and high system availability. -
What is your approach to collaboration within a small team?
I value open communication, active knowledge sharing, and empathy in team interactions, ensuring technical decisions are aligned with business goals and team members feel supported. -
Have you designed or influenced system architecture in past roles?
Yes, I have played a key role in defining backend architecture, choosing technologies, and setting coding standards to balance scalability, maintainability, and performance. -
How do you handle code quality and testing?
I follow best practices with automated unit and integration tests, peer reviews, and continuous refactoring, ensuring clean, maintainable, and production-ready code. -
Why do you want to join Made2Flow?
I’m inspired by Made2Flow’s mission to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, and I want to use my technical expertise to build reliable solutions that drive sustainability at scale.
📋 Job Summary
Made2Flow is a Berlin-based startup dedicated to driving sustainability in the fashion industry by developing innovative impact measurement and reduction solutions. With a mission to fight greenwashing and help brands and suppliers lower their environmental footprint, Made2Flow builds scalable, data-driven tools that validate and optimize supply chain processes. The company partners with leading global fashion players and empowers them with transparency and actionable insights, all while fostering a collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven work culture.