(Senior) Backend Developer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Developer in United States.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of a large-scale, cloud-based Enterprise-IoT platform that powers smart energy solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside product experts and engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems that process data from millions of IoT devices. The position involves implementing distributed systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the stability of cloud-native services. You will help shape the technology roadmap, evaluate new solutions, and deliver high-quality software that directly impacts energy efficiency and sustainability. The role encourages innovation, pragmatism, and continuous learning in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the Enterprise-IoT backend platform and associated services.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
• Build distributed systems and cloud-native applications, ensuring performance, stability, and security.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve system capabilities and developer experience.
• Participate in agile development processes and contribute to best practices in software design and engineering.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize systems, and ensure high-quality deliverables for smart energy products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development, with strong backend expertise.
• Proficiency in JVM-based languages (Java, Kotlin, or Scala).
• Practical experience in agile software development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing (preferably AWS), and IoT frameworks is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Kafka, MongoDB, Terraform, Quarkus, or other modern backend technologies is a plus.

• 100% remote work with optional office in Hamburg, Germany for in-person collaboration.
• Modern hardware and access to cutting-edge technologies.
• Flexible working hours and 30 days vacation per year.
• Personal growth budget and space to advance technical skills.
• Community of Practice and internal knowledge-sharing programs.
• Corporate benefits, mental health programs, and JobRad leasing options.
• Team events to celebrate achievements and strengthen team spirit.
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and water in office locations.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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