Job Description:

We're an early-stage FinTech founded by an experienced founder team who built multi-million Euro startups before. With our new FinTech, we are entering a regulated 100 billion Euro market while being backed by various unicorn founders, senior industry executives, and various global tier 1 VC investors.

You will get the opportunity to join a fast-scaling startup as one of the first employees and you will work directly with the founders.

We are looking for a Backend Developer to join us full-time starting in early 2025.

Your Role:

As a Backend Developer at our Fintech startup, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the backend architecture of our innovative pension products. You will be instrumental in building the technical foundation that enables seamless digital advisory and transaction experiences for our B2B partners and their customers. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the founding team and to have a significant impact on the development and success of our products.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Backend Architecture & Development:

• Design and implement scalable and efficient backend solutions using TypeScript and NestJS, focusing on creating robust architectures that support the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain clean, well-documented APIs that facilitate seamless integration with external vendors and internal front-end systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and technical leads to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and scalable solutions.

API Development & Integration:

• Build and extend APIs to ensure they support the scalability and flexibility required by our digital advisory and transaction platforms.
• Integrate backend systems with external services and APIs, ensuring smooth data interchange and alignment with business workflows.

System Security & Reliability:

• Implement security best practices throughout the backend development process, ensuring data integrity and protection against potential threats.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of system reliability and performance, addressing any scalability issues.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Engage in comprehensive backend testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to ensure high-quality and reliable system performance.
• Work closely with the QA team to refine testing strategies and improve overall system robustness.

Your Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of developing high-quality, scalable systems.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and familiarity with the NestJS framework; experience with MongoDB, Redis, and AWS is highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide efficient solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience working in an agile development environment, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and open communication.
• A strong commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• An eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks as needed.

Reporting to:

Ole Breulmann, CPTO

Location:

Company Headquarters in Cologne

What We Offer:

• A paramount opportunity to shape the strategy of an industry-redefining venture from an early stage, working alongside experienced founders and being backed by internationally renowned investors from the start.
• A role which offers continuous avenues for professional advancement and the outlook to take over a leadership in the company.
• Empowerment and trust to let you drive your own projects from day one.
• Competitive remuneration. Additional company perks such a gym memberships round up an individual package.
• An amazing office in the center of Cologne.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.

Application Process:

Forward-thinking candidates are invited to submit their resume, an insightful cover letter, and a link to their LinkedIn profile.

Note: We are staunch believers in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. Discrimination on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other factor is against our core principles.

About us

Xaver enables Financial Institutions to close Europe’s pension gap. By offering an advanced AI-driven B2B platform for life insurance and private pension sales, Xaver enhances the operational and sales efficiency of banks, insurers, and brokers by up to 65% and introduces a new era of white-labeled private pension products.  
 
With a leadership team of experienced industry veterans - Max Bachem, Ole Breulmann, and Dr. Björn Holste - and backing from leading VC funds and a prominent group of former financial institution executives, fintech pioneers, and unicorn founders, Xaver is dedicated to improving the pension situation of Europeans through their B2B offering.