Senior/Lead Backend Engineer
About this role
Accountabilities:
• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems supporting real-time energy data and operations
• Develop and optimize high-throughput data pipelines for processing large volumes of customer energy consumption data
• Create and maintain integrations with third-party systems through robust messaging and API interfaces
• Contribute to building a real-time “digital twin” of energy generation and demand for advanced analytics and decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features and improvements
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of production systems
• Take ownership of backend architecture decisions and continuously improve system design and scalability
• Adapt quickly to evolving business needs and drive technical innovation across the platform
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a backend or software engineer, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade systems
• Ideally 2+ years of hands-on experience building scalable, high-availability backend services
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, data processing, and backend architecture principles
• Experience designing and implementing complex systems from the ground up
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and backend frameworks
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bonus: experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., AWS CDK), energy sector knowledge, or consumer-facing product development
Benefits:
• Competitive salary with equity sign-on bonus
• Performance-based biannual bonus scheme
• Fully covered technology and equipment tailored to your needs
• Generous paid annual leave
• Flexible and remote-friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work on impactful, mission-driven projects in renewable energy
• Career growth in a fast-scaling, innovative organization
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
#LI-CL1