Senior Backend Engineer, FINN
NodeJS
€80-100k
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Car subscription service
Job no longer available
Car subscription service
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
€80-100k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the most popular car subscription platform.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years in software engineering, preferably in B2C and customer-centric e-commerce
- Profound knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js). Experience with Python is a plus
- Experience with NoCode tools is a plus
- Ability to build scalable systems in an iterative and agile way
- Previous experience in an agile development team in a disruptive and product-driven environment
- Strong product mind-set and the motivation to continuously improve self and team performance
- Looking for permanent employment in an agile development team (no B2B contracts)
- Experience with Serverless applications is a plus
- Fluency in English
What the job involves
- As a Senior Backend Engineer on our User Acquisition Team, you will be instrumental in shaping the backbone service operations
- You'll take charge in developing, maintaining, and enhancing APIs that ensure the high performance, reliability, and scalability of our services
- Your work will directly impact the user experience on our main website, making it a seamless journey for our customers to book cars
- You will collaborate closely with our frontend engineers, working together to bridge any gaps and integrate our services effectively, enhancing the overall user experience
- Shape our web and mobile application: As part of our User Acquisition Team, you enable our customers to find the car that suits their needs best. You have a direct impact on the user experience by driving innovation, spearheading new feature ideas and identifying areas for improvement in our existing systems
- Share your technical expertise: Play a driving technical role in the Backend team. You will be able to share your technical knowledge and engineering best practices, as well as shape technical discussions to deliver the best possible solutions
- You build it, you run it: Build features and take ownership for testing, deployment and monitoring of your code. Yes, we believe in Serverless!
- Do it, do it, automate it: Simplify, automate and optimize processes that are currently in place
Application process
- Please upload your CV and transcripts online. Theresa and Alexander are looking forward to your application!
Our take
Digitally led car subscription services have huge potential to disrupt the traditional car sales model. They work on a simple premise: many consumers want to have their own car, but don't want to commit to the costs associated with car ownership. FINN's early success is good evidence of this consumer demand, within its first year of operation, the company sold 1000 car subscriptions and closed a Series A funding round. In 2024, it's grown its total funding to $244 million.
Despite early successes, FINN faces stiff competition. A number of car manufacturers have launched similar subscription services powered by various providers, such as Drover, LeasePlan and Wagonex, whilst others already offer such services directly to consumers. Examples include "Audi On Demand" and "Care" by Volvo. Establishing itself in a market which is becoming more crowded will thus be a key challenge for FINN.
Two key features help FINN set itself apart from competitors. Firstly, FINN's model appeals to environmentally-minded consumers, with the company offsetting the CO2 emissions of its vehicles. Secondly, FINN's automation of fleet management and customer interactions make its business much cheaper and easier to run, allowing the company to focus on growth.
Having trialled its service in Germany and attracting a large tranche of additional funding, it has expanded to the northeastern United States with the aim of moving into other states soon. It is currently targeting the small and medium business sector there and is working towards adding additional EVs to its fleet, a requirement for remaining competitive in this sector as environmental regulations mount.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
208% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2024
$1.2m
LATE VC
Jan 2024
$115.3m
SERIES C
Total funding: $268.1m
Company benefits
- Choose your gear - Team Windows or team Apple? Choose the tech device you love!Windows or team Apple? Choose the tech device you love!
- Awesome team events - Whether through a ski trip or Friday beers, having fun together is an important part of our DNA
- Responsibility from day one - Take on your own projects from start to finish
- Annual personal development budget - We constantly motivate and fund you to learn, grow and advance your potential
- Plan for your future - FINN offers a 401K plan to help you plan for your future
- Flexible and affordable healthcare - Our benefits include a multitude of healthcare options for employees, including plans where 100% of the base package is covered by FINN
Company HQ
Bogenhausen, Munich, Germany
Leadership
Maxmillian Wühr
(CEO & Co-Founder)He has held numerous roles in fields ranging from venture scouting to business development. He has also worked as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley.
Nikolai Schröder
(COO & Co-Founder)He has extensive experience in consulting, having held roles at companies such as Accenture and BCG.
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