Job Description
Senior Backend Developer Team Lead
Power the Future of Live Video with Scalable Backend Innovation
Join a Berlin-based tech pioneer with over two decades of experience in ultra-low-latency live streaming. Our cloud platform delivers real-time video for mission-critical applications in industries.
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer & Team Lead to lead the evolution of our bintu backend — the brain behind our stream management system. You'll drive backend innovation, lead a team of developers, and help us scale the technology that powers interactive live experiences across the globe.
The Role
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Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of backend developers. Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous learning.
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Backend Development: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable backend services for our cloud streaming platform.
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API & System Design: Enhance and expand REST APIs that enable robust stream management and integrations with CDN and cloud infrastructure.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, support, and sales teams to align backend development with business goals.
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Cloud & DevOps Alignment: Partner with DevOps engineers to ensure stable, automated deployments and high availability.
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Security & Reliability: Enforce strong security and compliance standards across all systems.
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Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in performance, architecture, and development workflows.
Essential Expereince
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5+ years of experience in backend/fullstack development with a focus on scalable web applications.
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Proven leadership in agile environments — mentoring, code reviews, and team coordination.
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Deep knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js essential; Go or Python a plus).
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Strong experience with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and infrastructure integrations.
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Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
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Excellent communication in English (German is a bonus).
Bonus Points For
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Experience with live video, audio streaming, or real-time applications.
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Familiarity with microservices, distributed systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.