Senior Platform Engineer, Backend

Verisk

Backend-Plattformen für Verisks digitale Claims-Lösungen im Versicherungssektor entwickeln. Microservices, APIs und event-driven Systeme gestalten sowie Architektur und Engineering-Qualität prägen.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeCologne • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €78,000 - €85,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and enhancing backend services using NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL data modeling and high-performance database queries. Capable of leading technical initiatives, making architectural decisions, and fostering collaboration within a microservices architecture.

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NestJS Backend DevelopmentPostgreSQL Data ModelingMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLAutomated TestingCI/CD PipelinesRabbitMQKafkaAWSDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

Technical CoachingClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotClaude CodeTerraformOIDCKeycloak

Industry Keywords

Multi-Tenant SaaSRegulated IndustriesAI-Assisted Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPostgresRabbitMQTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and enhance NestJS backend services, APIs, and file-processing pipelines
Design event-driven workflows using RabbitMQ
Own service integrations, API contracts, and event schemas within a microservices architecture
Develop and optimize PostgreSQL data models and high-performance database queries
Define technical designs and make architectural decisions for new platform features
Work on permissions, document services, and shared infrastructure
Ensure multi-tenancy and configuration-driven solutions
Improve reliability, observability, testing, and operational stability
Support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical coaching
Collaborate with frontend engineers while maintaining a clear backend and platform focus
Promote small, reviewable changes, explicit technical contracts, and high code quality
Use Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and similar AI tools for development, testing, refactoring, and documentation
Establish pragmatic AI-assisted engineering practices within the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of backend experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and modern API-based architectures
Experience with production microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures
Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL, data modeling, and designing high-performance database schemas
Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and quality-focused software development
Ability to lead technical initiatives, make architecture decisions, and coach engineers
Excellent English skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Nice-to-have: experience as a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or in a similar platform ownership role
Nice-to-have: RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, or other messaging and event systems
Nice-to-have: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or modern cloud and platform engineering setups
Nice-to-have: OIDC, Keycloak, Okta, or similar identity and access management solutions
Nice-to-have: multi-tenant SaaS platforms, regulated industries, or AI-assisted engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours with flextime
Up to 50% remote work, with a mix of office and home office
30 days of vacation
Comprehensive health benefits, including free check-ups and vaccination offers
Choice between a Deutschlandticket with a €20 employee contribution or an EGYM Wellpass
Bike leasing after the probationary period
Company pension plan with employer contributions
Corporate benefits with discounts at brands, online shops, and leisure providers
Short-term incentive: Yes