Staff Backend Engineer

bunch is building the backbone of private markets, combining exceptional expertise, operational excellence, and frictionless technology. The platform enables funds and private investors to seamlessly and securely set up and manage their investment entities.We are looking for a Staff Engineer to join our Platform team, the backbone of bunch, providing infrastructure, security, quality assurance, and shared services that power every product team. In this role, you will shape architecture, solve systemic problems, and ensure our platform is secure, scalable, and reliable. You won't just build: your decisions will influence how every engineer at bunch works, ships, and maintains software. How the role contributes to our vision You will play a pivotal role in building and evolving the technology that underpins all of bunch. We aim to create meaningful impact at scale, not just deliver features. As part of the Platform team, you'll own cross-cutting systems, guide architectural direction, and ensure that our technical foundation enables rapid, secure, and high-quality delivery across the company. Top responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Design and evolve platform architecture for infrastructure, core services, and QA tooling with security, reliability, and scalability at the forefront. Lead systemic, cross-team initiatives — from major refactors to improving testing strategies. Define and promote architectural patterns and frameworks that accelerate delivery across teams. Platform Core Infrastructure & Security: Oversee AWS, Kubernetes infrastructure, CI/CD, and service reliability; lead security initiatives across the organisation. Core Services: Drive the development of shared systems such as authentication, notifications, and task management. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA engineers to define testing strategies, automation, and metrics that improve product quality across the board. Cross-Team Impact Act as a trusted technical authority for diagnosing and resolving complex, multi-service challenges. Translate security, legal, and compliance requirements into scalable technical solutions. Mentor Senior Engineers and Tech Leads, multiplying the impact of the entire domain. What you should bring with you Proven track record as a Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in infrastructure, security, and backend systems. Expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and designing high-availability, distributed services. Strong backend development skills in TypeScript ) or other strongly typed languages; experience in Golang or Python is a plus. Strong understanding of system design, observability, and performance tuning. Experience leading cross-team initiatives and driving architectural change at scale. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Our tech stack We strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible. Frontend & Backend: TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte) and the backend with ) Database: MySQL Infrastructure: Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS Source Control & CI/CD: GitHub Third-Party Applications: FusionAuth for authentication Retool for low-code internal frontend solutions Twilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails Why you should join bunch Become one of the key builders of bunch and architect our go-to-market strategy Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with the most interesting players in the private market Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivaled energy, and team spirit within a culture of inclusion Flexible hours, remote work, and 28 days of vacation per year A competitive compensation package A great tech and work setup with everything you need What your interview journey will look like First interview with the People team (30 min): get acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we're offering is what you're searching for Hiring Manager Interview (60 min): this conversation with an Engineering Manager will cover product-focused culture and values, including collaboration, ownership, self-awareness, and quality standards. Technical Interview (60 min): this interview in the form of a technical conversation with two engineers will focus on collaborative problem-solving, starting with open-ended questions and progressing to more specific challenges or short algorithm tasks. Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min) to learn about ways of working, vision for bunch, and team culture. Meet-and-Greet (Optional - 30 min) to meet a few members of your future cross-functional team. About bunch bunch is an investment tech startup founded in Berlin in 2021. With a proven track record, bunch has garnered trust from leading fund managers and institutional LPs, who have collectively committed over €5 billion through the platform. The private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth, with alternative assets expected to reach nearly $40 trillion by the end of the decade, yet still reliant on outdated tools and methods. We recently closed our $15.5 million Series A to accelerate bunch's mission to bring a trillion-dollar industry into the 21st century, driving a much-needed digital transformation. At bunch, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees because we value and celebrate diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not tolerate discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.