Backend Engineering Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Your mission at Mercanis

We are looking for an experienced and talented Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team.

As an Engineering Manager at Mercanis, you will be responsible for leading two vertical teams of talented engineers, working on cutting edge technology and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality web applications and services.

You will collaborate closely with the product and customer success teams to translate user requirements into seamless, responsive, and safe user experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in back-end development and a proven track record of leading and mentoring a team.

Please note that this role is based in Berlin, Germany and is not remote. To be considered, candidates must currently reside in Berlin, Germany and hold a valid work permit for employment in Germany- should you require it due to your country of origin. We are unable to offer relocation support or visa sponsorship for this position at present.

Role requirements

Extensive working experience as BE developer (node.js and in particualr nest.js experience is a big plus).
Proven experience as a Engineering Manager ( > 2 years) or in a similar leadership role, managing and mentoring engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to architect and design modern cloud based solutions with a focus on security, quality, and maintainability.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross - functional teams.
Agile and pragmatic start-up state of mind: result focus and great collaboration skills.
The attitude to always keep on learning.

Tools of the trade

AWS infrastructure and products
NestJs
TypeScript
Postgres
NoSql Db

Why to join us here at Mercanis?

Flexible and easy to work in atmosphere
High collaborative team culture focused on sharing knowledge and self-improvement.
Multiple career growth opportunities in backend development and team leadership
Flexible working conditions as part of an agile development team in a hybrid working environment with office located in the heart of Berlin.

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About us

We are an Agentic AI Procurement Suite – Leading the Procurement of Tomorrow

At Mercanis, we have a clear mission: to shape the procurement of tomorrow – digital, transparent, and intelligent.

Our Agentic AI Procurement Suite digitalises the entire procurement process – from demand to supplier management and contract signing. Through the use of AI, operational tasks are fully automated, allowing procurement departments to focus on strategic matters. In this way, we create efficient structures, reduce manual efforts, and promote seamless collaboration along the entire supply chain. Our vision: transparent processes, time-optimised automations, and sustainable supplier relationships that deliver real value.

With over $30 million in Series A funding, supported by leading investors such as Partech, Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP), and Speedinvest, we are well-positioned to continue expanding our vision. Since our founding, we’ve been working with a passionate team to shape the future of procurement. We are convinced: this is just the beginning.

That’s why we are looking for ambitious new team members and creative minds who are ready to take bold new steps with us and shape the future of procurement.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or ability—as part of our commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process.

We know impostor the syndrome can sometimes hold back incredible talent, so if you're doubting yourself—don’t. We genuinely want to hear from you, and encourage you to apply.

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Thank you for considering a career at Mercanis. Please fill out the following form. In case you are experiencing problems with the document upload, mail your documents to careers@mercanis.com.