(Senior) Backend Developer

We’re a Berlin-based, remote-first SaaS start-up, providing market intelligence & pricing solutions to the Automotive industry. We’re expanding and looking for a (Senior) Backend Developer to strengthen our international team.

If you love solving business challenges applying the latest technologies, have experience handling huge amounts of data, enjoy freedom, taking ownership and having impact, and you love working with a great team, then this may be your chance.

Your responsibilitiesArchitecture / planning and defining technologies / frameworks / tools;Develop APIs and microservices with high quality and following strict code standards, using functional languages like Elixir to complete your tasks;Define best practices and standards and make sure we're applying them;Code reviews;Ensure an efficient and effective development process;Consider and optimize for customer needs, business goals and technical efficiency.

Your profileTech knowledge and several years of experience in line with our tech stack: Elixir, GraphQL, PostgreSQL / Timescale and ElasticSearch;Experience working with large amounts of data, building and optimizing complex queries for highest performance;Familiarity with operating applications in cloud environment;First hand experience and knowledge of best practices and state-of-the-art methodologies incl. planning, requirements gathering, agile methodologiesSolid organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills;Pragmatism and focus on generating the most business value;Strong communication skills, passion for software development & love for challenges;You’re a team player;English fluency, with level C1 or better;Required location: Europe or South America.

What we offerA great work atmosphere within a small, talented, international team;A high degree of freedom and hence the opportunity to have meaningful impact;Work on exciting products and projects, leveraging cutting-edge technologies;Flexible working hours including part-time options;Remote work options;Competitive compensation & support of your personal & professional development;A modern office located on the campus of Wildau tech university, easily accessible with public transport, just outside of Berlin, and regular team get-togethers including our remote colleagues.

Who we areWe are a diverse team of ambitious individuals, striving to exceed our customers’ expectations. Our strong team culture is built on collaboration & trust, empowerment and innovation. At Knowtrex, we are selecting inspiring people who are experts in their fields and who enjoy working and having fun together.

If you’re interested in joining us, please send your CV and salary expectations.Also, get in touch with any questions you may have!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Skills

• DevOps
• Elixir
• Elasticsearch
• PostgreSQL