Senior Backend/API Engineer (d/f/m)

Join the Ticketing Revolution!

vivenu was founded in 2018 in Germany with a global mission: to redefine ticketing for event organizers worldwide. The event industry has long relied on outdated systems that fall short in today’s digital age. Our platform empowers organizers in sectors like sports, live entertainment, and cultural venues to fully customize their ticketing solutions to meet their unique needs and strategic goals.

We’ve achieved rapid growth while remaining profitable, and we’re expanding globally with offices in Europe and the U.S. Leading tech investors and industry experts such as the San Francisco 49ers as well as high-profile clients like Schalke 04, the Grammys, and the Hockenheimring already trust us.

As we continue to pursue our ambitious goals, we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our dream team. Are you ready to be part of the ticketing revolution?

As our Senior Backend / API Engineer, you will...

• design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services in a growing team
• iterate on our software development processes continuously to guarantee fast and excellent development standards
• lead conceptualization, implementation, and integration of APIs across our services
• learn new technologies constantly, evaluating their potential impact and implementing them
• mentor junior engineers to help them grow

We are looking for candidates that...

• are resilient problem solvers, willing to take the extra step. The majority of our services are developed in TypeScript. However: Programming languages can be learned! That being said, a deep understanding of modern JS (ES2015+) is essential
• have 3+ years of backend development experience
• show a passion for designing and building well-defines APIs and services at scale
• have high bar opinions in code quality and what good architectures are
• have an established track record in building large distributed HA applications
• display a good understanding of the concepts of NoSQL and Message Queues
• have the ability to write modular, reliable, and easily testable code

Our Stack consists of...

• microservices running in a container orchestrated cloud-agnostic infrastructure
• TypeScript and Node.js in the backend with a continuously increasing share of Golang

At vivenu...

you are at the heart of the action. You are at the center of innovation, actively shaping the future of ticketing. You work in a dynamic environment that constantly evolves and presents new challenges.

you take real responsibility. You take ownership of your projects and decisions from day one. Your ideas and efforts have a direct impact on the company’s success.

we support your personal development. We invest in your professional and personal growth through coaching, mentoring, and workshops. Your development is important to us because your success is our success.

you benefit from great perks. In addition to the latest Apple hardware, we offer numerous extras like team-building events and unlimited access to drinks and snacks. Your well-being is our priority, so you can fully focus on your work.

we live inclusion proactively. We firmly value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds make our team stronger. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other individual characteristics. Everyone at vivenu has a place to contribute their skills and ideas. Innovation thrives on diversity.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here.