Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Holidaypirates · Germany
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Job description
AHOY MATE! Founded in 2011, the HolidayPirates Group has been making waves in the travel world ever since!
To achieve our mission of delivering the best travel deals, we want to attract talented people from all over the world.
That’s why our pirates can work all across Europe - Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK, or Poland and the US. Whether it’s fully remote or enjoying regular workations and flexible hours, we make your job fit your life (not the other way around!)
MISSION AT HAND Are you an engineer excited about Clojure and functional programming—someone who wants to understand not just how to write code, but why it's built the way it is?
Do you love digging into problems and growing a stronger skill set along the way?
As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key part of our backend team, designing, building, and maintaining core applications on our platform.
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We operate at the intersection of agility and stability—moving fast while staying pragmatic. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to build scalable, high-quality solutions using Clojure and other modern technologies—with real room to bring your own ideas, not just execute someone else's.
From day one, you’ll be part of the decision-making process, enjoying real ownership and accountability.
For this role you can be based in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK or Poland.
DUTIES ON DECK Design, and implement backend services in Clojure with the team
Build scalable APIs and services to support high-throughput, low-latency applications
Contribute to improving system performance and reliability (with guidance from senior team members)
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver well-designed solutions.
Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability
Participate in technical discussions and help shape best practices.
Communicate proactively with your manager and team on progress, blockers, and trade-offs
YOUR TREASURE OF EXPERIENCE Minimum 2-3 years of working experience as a Backend Engineer
Experience in Clojure or interest in learning it
Using AI for solving problems and using agentic coding is a must
Understanding of functional programming principles and best practices
Experience with relational databases and key-value stores
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
THE PIRATE SHIP OFFERS YOU Flexible working hours and a remote first company (with the freedom to work abroad for up to 181 days)
A MacBook (also for private use) as well as any other needed equipment including a very lovely remote IT support
50€ for home office allowance per month
50€ tax free cash card per month
Urban Sport Club Membership
Mental health impulse sessions and relaxation sessions
2 volunteering days for an organization
Further training budget at your free disposition
Private Travel Insurance
Opportunity to join the pirates pension scheme
Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more
Benefit from a number of advantages through the Travel Industry Card
Visit our lovely office in Berlin Mitte as often as you want
Business summits and legendary team events
A unique and open company culture, where sharing ideas is our lifeblood
The opportunity to leave your footprint aboard the pirate ship
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