Back-End Developer

We’re looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who can take ownership of complex cloud-based applications and help build the technology powering the next generation of intelligent energy solutions.

The product ecosystem includes:

• Connecting smart wallboxes and enabling app-based customer support
• V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) bidirectional charging
• V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and Power Pool use cases
• Integration with energy partners
• Backend charging plans for direct vehicle control
• Open APIs connecting vehicles with wider energy ecosystems

In short: software, cloud, energy and mobility all working together.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and operate production-ready business applications in a 24/7 environment
• Build scalable, reliable back-end solutions using Node.js and AWS
• Work closely with customers, internal teams and external technology partners
• Monitor and operate applications using AWS Cloud Watch
• Apply cloud-security patterns and best practices to solutions and deployments
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust system solutions
• Identify risks and impediments early and proactively resolve or escalate them
• Maintain high standards for code quality and automated testing
• Create clear technical and system documentation in line with relevant standards
• Share knowledge across teams
• Mentor and coach less experienced developers
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies, planning and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities within the Agile Working Model

Essential Skills

• 10+ years' production experience with Node.js, particularly in serverless environments
• 5+ years' experience with automated testing, including unit and end-to-end testing
• 5+ years' hands-on AWS serverless experience
• Strong experience with:
• AWS Lambda
• API Gateway
• DynamoDB
• SQS / SNS
• Kinesis
• S3
• Cloud Watch
• Experience leading IT teams
• Strong knowledge of both SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
• Infrastructure as Code experience, ideally Cloud Formation
• Experience with Terraform
• Strong CI/CD experience, preferably Git Hub Actions
• Experience with Kubernetes and Serverless architectures
• Understanding of virtual networks and connectivity to on-premise environments
• Experience designing, configuring and operating CI/CD pipelines
• Automated deployment and configuration of applications and infrastructure
• Monitoring, logging and log analytics
• Strong understanding of software design and architecture patterns
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to involve senior stakeholders

Advantageous Skills

You’ll stand out even further if you have experience with:

• Linear and nonlinear optimisation
• Efficient algorithm design and evaluation
• Complexity theory
• Performance testing and tuning
• E-mobility
• Java

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant IT Degree or equivalent practical experience
• AWS Cloud Certification:
• Developer Associate – minimum
• Professional certification – advantageous

• Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
• High Work-Life balance
• Remote / On-site work location flexibility
• Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices
• Dynamic Global Team collaboration
• Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology