Job Description
Join IMAGO - one of the world's largest visual content libraries - and take ownership of high-impact engineering projects as part of our international Client team in the heart of Berlin. With modern tech (Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind), real responsibility from day one, and a fast-moving team ready to grow, this is the right moment to make your mark.
Activities
What you can expect
* Act as a force multiplier and technical leader within your team: drive projects forward, raise the bar in code reviews, and grow other engineers through active mentorship.
* Influence technical direction beyond your own team: partner with engineers, shape system-level design, identify and communicate risks and lead architectural changes.
* Own features end-to-end - from technical design to production deployment.
* Build and maintain a modern media aggregation website using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
* Design and implement backend services and APIs using TypeScript and Python.
* Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers and stakeholders to shape solutions, not just implement them.
* Refactor and modernize legacy components to improve maintainability and consistency.
* Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance through solid testing, monitoring, and CI/CD practices.
Requirements What you should bring
* 5+ years of full-stack web development experience.
* Strong expertise with React/Next.js, TypeScript and Tailwind.
* Solid backend experience building APIs and services in Python (or a comparable backend language).
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and database design.
* Experience with containerization (Docker), Kubernetes, and cloud environments (Hetzner or similar).
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing (unit, integration, e2e).
* Ability to think in systems, take ownership, and drive technical decisions collaboratively.
* Comfortable working in cross-functional, international teams.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Nice to Have:
* Experience with SEO-driven web applications.
* Experience improving conversion funnels and running A/B tests.
* German language skills.
Team IMAGO's Engineering team consists of around 20 engineers, led by our CTO and organized into three focused sub-teams: Client (customer-facing platform), Partner (content ingestion & supplier systems), and DBI (data, business intelligence & internal tooling). The Client team - where this role sits - currently has 7 developers with diverse skill sets, working hands-on with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind. We're an international, Berlin-based team that values real ownership, direct impact, and a culture of craftsmanship over bureaucracy. Engineers here don't just execute tickets - they shape technical direction, mentor peers, and build things that matter at scale. Application Process We keep things fast, transparent, and respectful of your time. Here's what to expect: 1. Culture Fit Interview A first conversation with HR - we want to get to know you, your motivations, and what you're looking for in your next role. 2. Coding Challenge An open-ended take-home task. No trick questions - we're interested in how you think, make decisions, and document your assumptions. 3. Technical Interview A deep-dive with engineers from the team to discuss your solution and technical experience. 4. Leadership Interview (on-site) A final conversation with our CTO at our Berlin office. Throughout the process, you can expect timely feedback and a clear, communicative experience from our side. About the Company IMAGO is a leading visual content agency with a library of over 800 million photos and videos. Top national and international clients across News Media, Broadcast, Sports, Brands & Corporate rely on us daily - covering the content areas of News, Entertainment, Sport, Creative, and Archive. More than 85 dedicated professionals make up our international team, headquartered in the heart of Berlin on the renowned Friedrichstraße. Over nearly 30 years, IMAGO has firmly established itself as the market leader in Germany, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic demands of the global market. Our company culture fosters open, respectful collaboration - one where everyone brings their expertise to the table and drives innovative solutions forward together.