Clera is hiring a Backend Engineer to help build the infrastructure behind dynamic electricity plans, billing systems and energy market communication.
This is a startup in the energy technology space, based in Berlin, Germany.
If you enjoy solving real problems with real consequences, this one is worth a look.
Job Details
Job Title: Backend Engineer
Company: Clera
Location: Berlin, Germany
Work Arrangement: On site, five days per week
Salary: €80,000 to €120,000 per year
Experience: 3 to 10+ years
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Visa Route: EU Blue Card
Job Type: Full time
Job Posted: August 31, 2026
Responsibilities
You will design and build scalable backend systems.
You will develop and maintain core backend services.
Billing infrastructure and dynamic electricity plans will be part of your daily work.
Expect complex technical problems in a fast moving startup environment.
High technical standards across the codebase are non negotiable.
You will integrate Stripe payment and billing systems.
You will contribute to backend architecture and distributed systems thinking.
Requirements
- Three to ten plus years of backend engineering experience is expected.
- Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills are essential.
- Comfort with asynchronous programming is a must.
- Strong PostgreSQL and ORM experience will serve you well here.
- Drizzle experience counts as a genuine advantage.
- Familiarity with Next.js API routes or server components is useful.
- An understanding of distributed systems and scalable architecture is expected.
- Experience integrating Stripe payments and billing is important.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, or equivalent practical experience, are required.
- Communication and problem solving skills matter as much as code.
- Ownership and the ability to work independently will help you thrive.
Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
The role falls under the EU Blue Card pathway.
That makes it a genuine option for international professionals who meet German requirements.
Sponsorship, though, is not a guarantee of approval.
Applicants still need to satisfy German immigration and employment rules.
Important Information
- This role is on site in Berlin.
- Employees work five days per week on site.
- Remote work is not part of the deal.
- Candidates should confirm sponsorship and eligibility before applying.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the original job listing.
