Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Role

At Numa, we’re building a modern, serverless platform that powers the future of hospitality. Our backend runs on AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, RDS) with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS. The frontend is powered by Next.js and React. It’s a reliable, scalable system that evolves as fast as we do. Learn more about our Product & Tech team.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:

Design, build, and optimize high-performance backend services

Ensure stability, scalability, and security of our serverless stack

Drive architectural discussions and establish best practices in testing, deployment, and monitoring

Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence

Collaborate across teams to shape the future of hospitality tech

About You

We value passion and potential just as much as experience. If this role sparks your interest, we’d love to hear from you, even if you’re not an exact match. Ideally, you bring:

5+ years in professional backend engineering

Expertise in TypeScript, NestJS, and API design

Solid experience with AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, RDS)

Knowledge of CI/CD workflows

A self-starter mindset with a drive to innovate

Pragmatic approach to problem solving

Enthusiastic about AI. You’re comfortable leveraging tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Cursor.

Bonus: familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (like sst.dev)

Why numa?

Impact – Shape the future of hospitality by building tech that powers stays across Europe.

Innovation – Work with a modern, serverless stack and continuously evolving product.

Growth – Learn, experiment, and grow in a fast-moving, international team.

Culture – Join a diverse, collaborative environment where ideas matter and ownership is encouraged.

Perks – Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and travel discounts across numa properties.