About the role

Senior Backend Engineer developing scalable microservices for a logistics tech startup. Collaborating on architecture decisions and mentoring junior engineers within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer focusing on microservice architecture, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and optimizing scalable, resilient microservices that power our core platform.
Develop scalable and efficient microservices using Java Spring Boot and Golang.
Manage and maintain the software infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and availability of our backend services.
Collaborate on system architecture and database structure design, contributing to high-level decisions that impact the scalability and performance of our applications.
Plan and execute security measures and strategies to ensure high availability and resilience of backend systems.
Identify, document, and communicate technical enhancements within your area of responsibility, driving continuous improvement in backend processes.
Mentor and support junior engineers by sharing your expertise and best practices in modern backend development, distributed systems, and containerization.

Production-level experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Knowledge of distributed software architecture, particularly message brokers and event-based systems (e.g., Google Pub/Sub)
Proficient in designing and securing external APIs (RESTful, WebSockets)
Experience implementing backend services using Java Spring Boot
Production-level experience in relational database design
Nice-to-have skills and experiences:
• Experience implementing backend services using Golang
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform & Google Firebase
• Experience with (Datadog) APM & monitoring
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Helm and Terraform
A commitment to consistently raise standards by improving quality and efficiency in all aspects of work
An independent, hands-on mindset with a 'never-stop-learning' attitude and a desire to grow alongside the team
A strong sense of accountability, taking initiative to see tasks through to completion and proactively addressing challenges.

Gain invaluable insights into building a logistics tech startup and enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work in an autonomous environment that encourages and supports your growth.
We foster a culture of openness, transparency, and trust, where everyone's ideas and opinions are valued and respected.
All team members feel welcome and appreciated for who they are.
We have vibrant workspaces designed to keep you motivated and inspired in the heart of Munich, Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Duisburg.
If you're interested in working from home, we are open to discussing it to find a solution that works for everyone.
At CONROO, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer flexible hours and 30 days of workation to ensure that our team members can work at times that suit their individual needs and schedules.
We love getting together as a team and making memories! Every quarter, we host fun team events, and once a year, we have an exciting off-site to build team spirit and bond with each other.
Naturally, we also provide all the classic startup perks, including complimentary beverages and top-notch coffee from our community barista.