This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend (Mid-Level) Software Engineer in Europe.
We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join a fast-growing climate tech team focused on delivering innovative solutions for the electricity sector. In this role, you will develop and maintain backend systems that optimize the match between renewable energy generation and consumption, while supporting financial risk management. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to define and implement new features, improve software quality, and enhance the platform’s capabilities. The role offers exposure to a dynamic, remote-first environment where technical ownership, innovation, and teamwork directly contribute to meaningful climate impact. You will have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, shape best practices, and grow your expertise in a high-impact, fast-paced setting.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, test, and release backend functionality powering the platform’s energy optimization and risk management features.
- Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to define, shape, and implement new product features.
- Maintain and improve the quality of code, tests, and infrastructure while adhering to best practices.
- Contribute to team culture and processes, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Participate in design and architecture discussions, helping scale the platform reliably across multiple regions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and operational issues in production systems.
Requirements:
- 3–6 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong knowledge of a high-level programming language such as Python, Java, or C#; willingness and interest to work in Python is essential.
- Experience with relational databases, preferably Postgres, and familiarity with time-series data.
- Comfortable working in startup and/or remote-first environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and software quality.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities.
- Bonus: Experience in energy, commodity trading, or financial markets; familiarity with ETRM/CTRM systems; experience with data libraries like pandas or polars; mathematical/analytical background.
- Fluent English speaker; other European languages are a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive, transparent salary based on seniority and location, plus equity opportunities.
- Fully remote-first work model with support for home office setup or co-working spaces.
- Minimum of 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a paid volunteering day.
- Physical and mental health support, including gym subsidies and therapy access.
- Participation in three all-hands gatherings per year across Europe.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a climate-focused product in a high-impact sector.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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!
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