medverse
Backend Engineer (Firebase/TypeScript)
medverseGermany2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

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

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