Software Engineer - (Connect Platform)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer - (Connect Platform) based in Germany.

This role offers the opportunity to build software that supports the transition toward a smarter, more flexible energy ecosystem. As a Software Engineer on the Connect Platform team, you will develop and improve the technology that enables reliable communication between energy devices and digital services. You will work on backend systems, API integrations, automation, and platform improvements that directly impact customers and partners worldwide. The position combines product-focused engineering, distributed systems, and reliability improvements within a fast-growing climate technology environment. You will collaborate with engineers across teams while taking ownership of meaningful technical challenges and scalable solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building resilient platforms, and contributing to impactful energy innovation.

Accountabilities:: Build and maintain reliable API integrations with energy device manufacturers, including EV chargers, vehicles, and other connected hardware platforms.

Improve the connectivity platform by enhancing reliability, scalability, observability, and overall system performance.

Develop backend features and product-level platform improvements that enable seamless device connectivity for customers.

Create automation tools and internal solutions that improve integration monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.

Strengthen monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices to reduce incidents and improve platform resilience.

Contribute to defining and improving service-level objectives, operational processes, and engineering best practices.

Debug complex technical issues and implement long-term solutions that prevent recurring problems.

Participate in technical discussions to align platform priorities with customer and product needs.

Collaborate closely with engineers across teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to a supportive engineering culture.

Use modern engineering tools, including AI-powered development tools, to improve productivity and solve technical challenges effectively.

Requirements:

Experience building maintainable, testable backend software, ideally with API development or integration-focused systems.

Strong interest in product-focused platform engineering, particularly building systems that connect applications, services, and devices.

Experience working with JavaScript or TypeScript, or strong willingness to develop expertise in TypeScript.

Understanding of distributed systems and experience working with scalable backend architectures.

Ability to improve existing systems through debugging, automation, monitoring, and reliability enhancements.

Comfortable working with technologies such as Node.js, React, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL, and infrastructure configuration tools.

Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate complex technical issues systematically.

Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within distributed teams.

Proactive, curious, and growth-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership.

Interest in climate technology, energy systems, and using software to create meaningful real-world impact.

Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering workflows and willingness to integrate AI tools into daily development practices.

Benefits:

Opportunity to join an early-stage climate technology company with global ambitions.

Competitive compensation package with an attractive employee option program.

Access to advanced AI development tools to enhance engineering capabilities.

Fully remote-first working environment across Europe.

Option to work from an office location or receive a co-working space allowance.

Three annual team off-sites to connect, collaborate, and build relationships.

Flexible, human-first culture built around trust, ownership, and autonomy.

Home office setup stipend.

Opportunity to work on meaningful technology supporting the future of sustainable energy.

Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages continuous growth.

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