Backend Engineer (Firebase/TypeScript)

About Us

Medverse builds VR and PC training simulations for medical devices, delivered via cloud streaming to enterprise healthcare clients. We're a small team building a scalable platform from scratch - this is an opportunity to shape both the product and how we work.

The Role

You will build and own the backend application that powers our training platform: session management, analytics pipelines, LMS integrations, and the APIs connecting our Unity applications to enterprise systems. This role involves a lot of programming as you will be the sole backend engineer.

Our Stack

• Firebase Cloud Functions (TypeScript)
• Firestore
• BigQuery for analytics
• AWS AppStream for streaming
• LTI 1.3 for LMS integration

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions in TypeScript
• Design REST APIs for Unity client integration
• Implement LTI 1.3 integrations with enterprise learning management systems (Absorb, Cornerstone, etc.)
• Build analytics pipelines and data exports via BigQuery
• Set up monitoring, alerting, and incident response
• Ensure security and compliance for healthcare enterprise clients

Requirements

• 5+ years backend development experience
• Proficient in TypeScript/Node.js (this is not a Python, Java, or .NET role)
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures (Firebase Functions, AWS Lambda, or similar)
• Solid understanding of REST API design and auth flows (OAuth, JWT)
• Comfortable with GCP and AWS
• Security-conscious mindset
• Strong ownership - you ship things properly, not just "done"
• Good English communication

Strong Preference For

• Firebase/GCP production experience
• Experience with enterprise integrations or B2B SaaS
• German language skills
• Based in Munich or Germany

Location

Must be based in the EU with legal right to work. Strong preference for candidates in Germany, especially Munich area. Remote-friendly with occasional on-site.

What We Offer

• Real ownership and architectural influence
• Meaningful work in healthcare education
• Flexible remote setup
• Competitive compensation
• Growth path in a scaling company