Backend Engineer (NestJS) | Up to 75.000€ annual salary | Startup | Full-time | Munich

Shape the future of public administration with us!Ayunis (formerly Locaboo) is a leading GovTech startup from Munich with over 800 customers (cities, municipalities, local authorities) in the DACH region.Public sector? Doesn't that sound like bureaucracy?That's what we thought at first - until we experienced it for ourselves. The public sector is changing. After your first conversations with customers, you'll notice how open and motivated the administrative staff are.This is exactly where we come in: we make administration efficient, digital, and future-proof. We want to shape a future in which cities, municipalities, and counties are managed completely automatically, while people focus on what's important: people.Would you like to be part of this transformation from the very beginning?Then join our team and help us shape the administration of tomorrow - for a society in which public administration works as it should: quickly, digitally, and close to the citizens.TasksWe are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with a strong background in NestJS and hexagonal (ports & adapters) architecture. The candidate will design and implement core modules of our SaaS products, ensuring clean separation of concerns, testability, and maintainability.Requirements3+ years professional experience with NestJS in production systemsProven track record applying modular architecture (DDD, hexagonal, ports and adapters, onion architecture, …)Strong knowledge of TypeScript and API development with OpenAPI/SwaggerExperience with PostgreSQL databases and query optimizationHands-on experience with Kafka for event streaming / messagingContainerization and DevOps skills with Docker and/or KubernetesSolid understanding of automated testing and CI/CD workflowsDaily development experience and interest in using AI-assisted development environments like Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, …Security awareness (GDPR-compliant data handling, OAuth2 a plus)Nice to HaveExperience with React frontend development, ideally with Shadcn UI componentsExperience with AI/LLM backends or integrationsBackground in GovTech / public sector ITBenefitsWork on impact-driven products that transform public administrationA highly skilled, mission-driven team with flat hierarchiesModern tech stack and engineering culture focused on clean architecture and qualityCompetitive compensation package€2,000 development budget per year at your disposal30 days of vacationSubsidy for the Deutschlandticket or fuel voucherYou have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup and actively shape its futurePermanent employment contract, flexible working hours, hybrid working, and workations in other EU countriesNew office in Munich with fully equipped kitchen, cozy lounge area, and a 50-meter outdoor poolLatest technical equipment (e.g., MacBook)Regular team events and off-sitesMindfulness @ Ayunis: 2 sessions per month, alternating between yoga and breathing exercises