General Information
Reports to: Anna McDougall (Engineering Manager)
Talent Acquisition: Julia Cramer
Salary Band: Professional IC L2: 64-77k € (gross, fix)* + VSOP (15% of annual gross salary). Based on German benchmark, adjusted to local cost of living for remote hires.
Remote-first Culture: We hire globally, considering a time window of +/- 4.5 hours CET, or support your relocation.
Offices: Berlin, Hamburg
Your mission
HelloBetter is a pioneer in the field of digital healthcare. For more than 10 years, we have been developing evidence-based digital health applications for prevention and treatment of mental health conditions. Applications cover stress management, depression, alcohol use, panic disorder, anxiety, vaginismus, sleep disorders.
Six of HelloBetter’s ten applications are approved as digital health applications, available free by prescription to insured adults in Germany.
Our Engineering Team has over 20 developers advancing digital health in Germany. As a Backend Developer, you design scalable backend structure and ensure stable, secure, effective mental health products.
Explore our team pages for more about our team.
Your objectives
- Develop and maintain backend microservices with Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes
- Collaborate with frontend/mobile developers and cross-functional teams for cohesive code and better user experience
- Continuous education and training to stay updated on best practices and provide knowledge sharing
- Advocate agile processes, operational excellence, coding best practices emphasizing clean, readable code
- Participate actively in product lifecycle from discovery to deployment
Your profile
Must Haves- Three or more years professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript in microservices environment
- Professional experience with non-relational databases like MongoDB
- Experience with queue management systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Strong testing and documentation instinct for features and architectural decisions
- Openness to colleagues from diverse backgrounds, embracing diversity, equity, inclusion
- Fluent English as company language
Nice to Haves- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485) for medical products
- Knowledge of Redis or ElasticSearch
Why us?
Meaningfulness- Mental health is a human right: helping thousands monthly with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout, mental health issues
Research & Evidence- Unique product at forefront of digital health application research
- Effectiveness continuously evaluated, published in international high-impact journals since 2014
- Data transparency on strategy, goals, results
Growth- Pioneers for various mental health conditions, leading innovation
- Exciting emerging market
- Annual training budget of 1,000 euros supporting personal growth and development
Remote-First- Remote-first culture, global hiring within +/- 4.5 hours CET
- Offices in Berlin and Hamburg for on-site preference
- Relocation option and support
Diversity & Inclusion- Fair and equal treatment per Anti-Harassment Policy
- Flexible working hours, shape your own day
- Company language English with inclusive language emphasis
- Transparent salary bands
- Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birth parents after birth/adoption
Other Benefits- 28 vacation days + compensation for holidays on weekends
- Tenure based paid time off - up to 3 additional days
- Permanent employment contract
- Attractive VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
- Tax-deductible pension plan with above-average employer contribution
- Free/subsidized fitness memberships
- Regular team events
HelloBetter is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applicants of any origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious background, identity, disabilities.
Privacy Policy for Applicants Interview Process
People Team Interview (30min)
Engineering Manager Interview with Anna (45min)
Technical Round (90min) - More info on
Anna's blog postTeam Round (30min)
Founder Interview with CTO Amit (30min)
About us
HelloBetter founded as GET.ON Institut für Online Gesundheitstrainings GmbH by recognized researchers and psychologists in 2015. Over 30 RCT studies, developed 10 online programs for prevention and treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, vaginismus, chronic pain.
Six therapy programs approved by German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as digital health applications, free by prescription for insured adults in Germany.
Work published in international journals including JAMA, recognized with awards including Wilhelm Exner Award in Psychology 2016, EFPA Comenius Award 2017, Digital Health Award 2018.
Based in Berlin and Hamburg, employing over 130 people.