Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview

Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d): you will design, develop, and maintain the server-side components of our SaaS application. Your primary focus will be on building scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems to support our robotics ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize server-side components, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Design, implement, and test APIs for global deployment in production environments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality features on schedule.
• Identify and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and other technical issues.
• Demonstrate autonomy in managing tasks and taking strategic initiatives to enhance the product.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, technologies, and trends related to backend development and microservices.
• Provide support and technical guidance to external development teams to meet project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Backend or Fullstack Engineer.
• Proficient in C#, Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Git, and Linux.
• Solid problem-solving skills — ability to break down complex issues and find clean solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and principles.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and running distributed systems in production.
• Comfortable working asynchronously in a distributed team (remote setups, flexible hours).
• Excellent written and spoken English for clear, direct communication.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD.
• Experience with performance testing and profiling of distributed systems to identify and address bottlenecks.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system observability.

Why idealworks

• International working environment and an experienced, open team where mutual trust counts.
• Start-up feeling with flat hierarchies and varied, responsible tasks you can work on independently.
• Hybrid working model with 30 vacation days per year and options to balance free time, family, and job.
• Above-average pay with a bonus scheme and an annual personal development budget.
• Exciting corporate benefits, an attractive company pension scheme, and regular team events.
• Modern office accessible by public transport, bike, and car with catering options for relaxed lunch breaks.
• Corporate values: passion for results, wellbeing, personal growth, trust, and being one team.

About Us

As a forward-thinking deep tech company, idealworks has been enabling the future of logistics and industrial automation since November 2020. Its flexible, scalable robotics ecosystem, featuring the AnyFleet intelligent automation platform for seamless mobile robot integration, the CE-certified autonomous mobile robot iw.hub, the simulation technology iw.sim, and the advanced robotics operating system iw.os, is reshaping intralogistics processes for companies globally. Emerging from its roots as a BMW Group spinoff, idealworks is committed to driving efficiency and operational optimization in a rapidly evolving automation landscape.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Engineer

Industries

• Telecommunications

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