This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).
We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to co-own and scale our Advertiser Platform — the internal system powering offer, game, and budget management across our ad network products.
If you like owning backend systems end-to-end, shipping fast, and improving infrastructure while building real product features, let’s talk.
Python, FastAPI (Pydantic)
MongoDB, BigQuery, Memcached
Docker, GitHub Actions, PM2, Hetzner
Next.js / React / TypeScript (you'll touch frontend but backend is the focus)
Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Storage)
Own and extend our FastAPI backend (routers, services, data layer).
Build end-to-end features from MongoDB/PostgreSQL through API to our Next.js frontend.
Maintain strict backend–frontend contracts using Pydantic (auto-generated TypeScript types).
Build and optimize our Database layer/access (queries, caching with Memcached/Redis, DBT/Dataform).
Integrate third-party platforms (HubSpot, Slack) & different internal services via API
Improve CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Docker-based deployments (Hetzner / PM2), staging environment, build/expand our testing suite, and own observability.
Strong Python experience (FastAPI or similar async frameworks).
Solid API design and data modeling skills.
Hands-on experience with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL (or comparable).
Experience with BigQuery or similar analytics systems.
Comfortable owning features from idea to production.
Experience with Next.js / React / TypeScript is a big plus.
Ownership-driven and pragmatic.
Product-minded with a strong quality bar.
Comfortable in a fast-moving environment.
Clear communicator in English.
Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.
Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.
We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Almedia is the fastest-growing advertising company in Europe according to the Financial Times FT1000. We are building the world’s most intelligent engagement engine, offering mobile developers and retailers the smartest way to invest their ad budget. Our mission is to engineer the future of the user acquisition landscape to deliver exceptional ROAS.
With a growing user base of over 60 million users, our platforms Freecash.com, Prizeplay, and zave.it drive unparalleled returns to over 500 advertisers through our data-driven, Rewarded User Acquisition approach. For the first time, consumers receive rewards purely for interacting with advertising and spending time on products, such as games and apps.
Our gamified reward system motivates users to test games or apps and to continue engaging with them long term. Consumers receive rewards for purchases via cashback, while gamers are rewarded for completing levels with real-money rewards. Through Almedia products, app developers and brands are able to acquire new customers, promote customer loyalty, and strengthen their brand.
With a 4.8* rating from over 200,000 reviews on Trustpilot, Almedia products, notably Freecash, are trusted by advertisers and consumers alike. By taking a data-first approach, applying sophisticated automation algorithms and ensuring synergy across data, product and development departments, we are able to continuously provide an innovative product and ensure superior services and returns.
Get in touch to learn more about how Almedia is reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences via partners@almedia.co
