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Mercanis · 1 month ago

Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Mercanis is building the Agentic AI Procurement Suite that powers the procurement of tomorrow. They are looking for a Backend Engineer to build modern backend services and grow their technical expertise while collaborating with product managers and designers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareProcurementSoftware

Responsibilities

You will build and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, contributing to a modern, event-driven platform
You will write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, collaborating with peers during code reviews and pairing sessions
You will work closely with product and design to understand user needs and turn requirements into practical, scalable backend solutions
You will participate in technical discussions, bringing ideas, asking questions, and helping your team move from concept to implementation
You will support the delivery lifecycle, contributing to testing, debugging, and monitoring to ensure smooth releases
You will learn from senior engineers, gaining experience in cloud infrastructure, system design, and performance considerations
You will stay curious and experiment, exploring new tools and contributing to continuous improvement in engineering practices

Qualification

Node.jsTypeScriptAPI developmentPostgreSQLAWSMicroservicesEvent-driven systemsCI/CDDockerSvelteReactUnit testingCode qualityFluency in EnglishClear communicationCollaborative mindset

Required

2–4 years of professional experience as a backend or full-stack engineer, working with Node.js and TypeScript
Solid understanding of backend fundamentals, including asynchronous programming, API development, and data handling
Experience working with databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
Working knowledge of unit testing and code quality practices
A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions and grow
Clear communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Fluency in English, spoken and written

Preferred

Basic experience with AWS or other cloud environments
Exposure to event-driven systems or microservices
Some familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Svelte or React
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or monitoring tools

Benefits

You will grow quickly with support from experienced engineers who enjoy mentoring
You will work in a product-focused environment where your contributions matter and reach users
You will collaborate in a culture built on learning, ownership, and teamwork
You will enjoy flexible remote work, with the option to join our Berlin office
You will have opportunities to expand your responsibilities over time and influence how we build software

Company

Mercanis

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Mercanis offers state-of-the-art software for procurement and sourcing driven by AI.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Berlin, Berlin, DEU
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.mercanis.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$29.91M
Key Investors
Speedinvest
2025-06-18Series A· $19.91M
2023-08-17Seed· $10M
2022-04-01Convertible Note

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