Engineering Manager · Backend Engineer
I build reliable systems and high-performing teams.
I’m Johann, an engineering manager and backend engineer based in Berlin. I’ve built and scaled backend platforms across startups and consulting, led teams through delivery, and partnered with domain experts to ship software you can trust.
Johann Roux
About →Based in Berlin. I build reliable backends and lead teams with strong quality bars.
BackendLeadershipProduct mindset
Leadership
Led a team of 7 engineers, balancing quality, pace, and clarity.
Regulated systems
Built and shipped backend systems in high-stakes environments.
Product mindset
Focus on measurable outcomes, not just output.
Focus
What I’m good at
Backend architecture
Systems that are observable, resilient, and easy to operate.
Engineering management
Clear direction, strong standards, and a culture of ownership.
Delivery & quality
Pragmatic processes, great reviews, and dependable releases.
Selected
Experience highlights
Ada Health
Ada HealthBerlin
Backend engineer → engineering manager. Built and operated medical intelligence backend, working with clinicians and AI teams in a regulated context.
BCG X
BCG XBerlin
Venture building across multiple products and stacks, with a strong bias for shipping and iteration.