(Senior) Backend Engineer (m/f/d) (Remote)

(Senior) Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Company Overview

bunch 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 €5 billion through the platform.The 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growth, with alternative assets expected to reach nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade, yet still reliant on outdated tools and methods.We recently closed our $15.5 million Series A to accelerate bunch’s mission to bring a trillion-dollar industry into the 21st century,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.

Job Summary

bunch 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.We are looking for a (Senior) Backend Engineer who wants to play a pivotal role in growing our business and transforming the private markets industry.How the role contributes to our visionYou 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems
• Collaborate with your Product Managers, by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise
• Work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements
• Maximize your team’s output by enhancing functionality and proactively addressing technical debt as well as actively contributing to improving collaboration and communication

Requirements / Qualifications

• To 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
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Proficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language, SQL databases Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, ASP.NET Core)
• Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning
• 3+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Remote: True

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary & Benefits

Flexible hours, remote work, and 28 days of vacation per yearA competitive compensation packageA great tech and work setup with everything you need

Application Process

First interview with the People team (30 min): get acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching forHiring Manager Interview (60 min): this conversation with an Engineering Manager will cover product-focused culture and values, including collaboration, ownership, self-awareness, and quality standards. Technical Interview (60 min): 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. Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min) to learn about ways of working, vision for bunch, and team culture. Meet-and-Greet (Optional - 30 min) to meet a few members of your future cross-functional team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At 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.