Software Engineer, Platform - Cologne, Germany

Overview

Software Engineer for Speechify’s Platform team in Cologne, Germany, focused on designing and maintaining backend APIs and services.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust public and internal APIs (including Payments, Subscriptions, Auth, and Consumption Tracking).
• Oversee the backend API landscape and optimize for performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate on B2B solutions for customization and enterprise integrations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience.

What you'll need

• Proven backend development experience using TS/Node (required).
• Direct experience with GCP.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers.
• Ability to ideate and implement efficiently while prioritizing by urgency and impact.

Nice to have

• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Proficiency deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes.

Details

• Location: Cologne, Germany.