Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Cariqa is here to make EV charging work - faster, safer and completely transparent. We’ve built an omnichannel platform that gives Charge Point Operators total control: control pricing, get paid directly, and reach drivers however they want to pay. No markups. No middlemen. Just a transparent platform that helps clean transport scale. We’re not tweaking the old model. We’re replacing it.

We’re backed by leading investors in both climate and fintech - supporting our mission to bring direct, fair, and transparent payments to EV charging.

We’re now actively growing our team. If you want to be part of this journey, apply now. And one day, when you plug in your EV and see a fair price at the charge point, you’ll know you helped make that happen.

Your profile

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to help us grow and evolve the Cariqa platform. You’ll work on core Python backends built with Django and FastAPI, designing clean APIs, solving challenging data-driven problems, handling mission-critical flows (like payments), and mastering EV-related protocols like OCPI and OICP. You’ll take full ownership of features, from architecture to deployment, and help shape how we build and scale our product.

We’re a small, motivated team where your work will have real impact. If you enjoy building solid and pragmatic systems, working with data, and contributing to a fast-moving, mission-driven product, we’d love to meet you.

Your Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain backend services using Python over Django and FastAPI

Collaborate with the product team and the CTO to understand user needs and translate them into robust backend solutions

Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture discussions to continuously improve our engineering practices

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of backend development experience, with strong Python skills

Solid experience with Django and FastAPI

Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases (especially PostgreSQL and MongoDB), and processing data using Panda

Experience working with modern cloud platforms like Google Cloud (preferably) or AWS

Strong understanding of API design and scalable systems

Experience with CI/CD setup and deployment workflows

Familiarity with agile development and Git-based workflows

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Based in Berlin area

Bonus Points

Experience with EV-related protocols (OCPI, OCPP, OICP)

Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, etc.)

Experience with advanced Stripe API (Stripe Connect, etc.)

Experience with observability tools (Sentry, etc.)

Hands-on experience with data analysis and machine learning

Interest in the e-mobility and energy space

Why us?

Play a key role in scaling the platform that’s simplifying and improving EV charging across Europe

Work at the intersection of fintech and climate, combining the speed and innovation of fintech with the long-term impact of building a cleaner, fairer energy future

Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing startup with flat structure and high ownership

Competitive salary and equity package, with real chance to grow with the company

Flexible hybrid setup with our Berlin HQ as your base

30 days paid vacation, benefit allowance, and a culture that values clarity and autonomy

About us

Cariqa is the first end-to-end payment billing and pricing platform built for EV charging. Designed for charge point operators, the platform reduces cost, simplifies operations, and delivers consistent pricing across all customer channels - driving trust, efficiency and adoption across the EV ecosystem. Cariqa is headquartered in Berlin, with operations across Europe.