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 Team Leadership : Mentor and guide a team of backend developers. Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous learning. Backend Development : Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable backend services for our cloud streaming platform. API & System Design : Enhance and expand REST APIs that enable robust stream management and integrations with CDN and cloud infrastructure. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, marketing, support, and sales teams to align backend development with business goals. Cloud & DevOps Alignment : Partner with DevOps engineers to ensure stable, automated deployments and high availability. Security & Reliability : Enforce strong security and compliance standards across all systems. Innovation : Drive continuous improvement in performance, architecture, and development workflows. Essential Expereince 5 years of experience in backend/fullstack development with a focus on scalable web applications. Proven leadership in agile environments — mentoring, code reviews, and team coordination. Deep knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js essential; Go or Python a plus). Strong experience with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and infrastructure integrations. Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Excellent communication in English (German is a bonus). Bonus Points For Experience with live video, audio streaming, or real-time applications. Familiarity with microservices, distributed systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.