Do you want to build software that truly makes an impact? At etalytics, we develop intelligent energy management solutions that help industrial companies reduce energy consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and cut costs. With our AI- and data-driven products, we actively contribute to a more sustainable future.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will join our backend team in Darmstadt and work on our etaONE® platform. You will take technical ownership, actively contribute to architectural decisions, and support the growth of our engineering team with your experience. If you care about clean code, modern architectures, and meaningful software, you will feel right at home with us.

Tasks:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend features – from REST APIs to the persistence layer – using Spring Boot with Java and/or Kotlin
Actively contribute to the evolution of our cloud-native microservice architecture
Continuously improve our system landscape using modern technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and asynchronous pub/sub mechanisms
Provide technical and functional input for new product and solution ideas, including architecture and technology decisions
Ensure high code quality and long-term maintainability through test-driven development, automated testing (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, MockK), and static code analysis
Mentor and support junior developers while fostering a strong engineering culture focused on learning and knowledge sharing
Collaborate closely with product management, developers, and domain experts to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Actively participate in internal knowledge exchange and continuously stay up to date with backend, cloud, and software engineering trends

Must-have:

At least 5 years of professional experience in backend software development with Spring Boot or comparable frameworks
Strong proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
Experience in building RESTful APIs as well as working with SQL and data modeling
Hands-on experience with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL
Solid understanding of software architecture, clean code principles, and modern software engineering practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, MockK)
Experience in taking technical ownership, mentoring, or supporting less experienced developers
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken

Nice-to-have:

Hands-on experience with Docker and container-based architectures
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms
Experience with asynchronous architectures or event-driven systems
German language skills are a plus

Benefits:

Purpose-driven work: Support industrial companies in becoming more efficient and sustainable
Flexibility: Hybrid working with home office options and flexible working hours
Team spirit: A supportive, collaborative environment with plenty of room for exchange and cooperation
Community: Regular team events and shared activities
Work-life balance: 30 days of vacation plus a flexible, agile work culture
Well-being: Tax-free benefits card, subsidized local gym membership and the option of a job bike

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