(Senior) Backend Engineer

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" href=\"https://www.bunch.capital/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebunch\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e 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.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003e(Senior) Backend Engineer \u003c/strong\u003ewho wants to play a pivotal role in growing our business and transforming the private markets industry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the role contributes to our vision\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e 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. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDesign and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollaborate with your Product Managers, by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWork closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eMaximize your team’s output by enhancing functionality and proactively addressing technical debt as well as actively contributing to improving collaboration and communication\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should bring with you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTo 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\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language, SQL databases Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://ASP.NET\"\u003eASP.NET\u003c/a\u003e Core)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e3+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tech stack\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontend \u0026amp; Backend:\u003c/strong\u003e TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte) and the backend (Node.js with Nest.js)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatabase:\u003c/strong\u003e MySQL\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrastructure:\u003c/strong\u003e Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Control \u0026amp; CI/CD:\u003c/strong\u003e GitHub\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird-Party Applications:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFusionAuth for authentication\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eRetool for low-code internal frontend solutions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTwilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTally for creating custom forms\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you should join bunch\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBecome one of the key builders of bunch and architect our go-to-market strategy\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTake part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBenefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivaled energy, and team spirit within a culture of inclusion\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFlexible hours, remote work, and 28 days of vacation per year\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eA competitive compensation package\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eA great tech and work setup with everything you need\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat your interview journey will look like\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003ul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst interview\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eeith the People team (30 min): \u003c/strong\u003eget acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching for\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiring Manager Interview (60 min):\u003c/strong\u003e this conversation with an Engineering Manager will cover product-focused culture and values, including collaboration, ownership, self-awareness, and quality standards. \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Interview (60 min)\u003c/strong\u003e: this interview in the form of a technical conversation with two engineers will focus on collaborative problem-solving, starting with open-ended questions and progressing to more specific challenges or short algorithm tasks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min)\u003c/strong\u003e to learn about ways of working, vision for bunch, and team culture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet-and-Greet (Optional - 30 min) \u003c/strong\u003e\u003to meet a few members of your future cross-functional team.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout bunch\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ebunch 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.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c/p\u003e