Backend Engineer

Haiilo; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading employee communications platform is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain backend services in Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on performance and reliability, with at least 3 years of experience. The role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Leistungen

Flexible remote/hybrid work

Growth opportunities with workshops and training

Up to 30 vacation days

Health insurance and sports memberships discount

Sustainability practices

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in fast-paced product teams.
• Experience building and maintaining backend services in Java & Spring Boot.
• Comfortable working with SQL databases (ideally PostgreSQL), Docker, and Kubernetes.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain backend services in Java + Spring Boot, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Help shape and evolve our microservice architecture.
• Engage in technical discussions and product decisions while developing software.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

SQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud environments

Clean code practices

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Haiilo is a leading employee communications and engagement platform that empowers companies to foster a more connected, engaged, and aligned workforce. Our solutions enable businesses to streamline internal communications, enhance employee advocacy, and boost overall company culture. We make it easy for over 1000 organisations to share important information, measure engagement, and amplify employee voices. We are looking for people who want to make work better for real people and to join a team focused on helping employees feel connected to their company, colleagues, and what's happening around them.

We are now looking for a Backend Engineer (intermediate level) to join us — someone with solid experience building backend services in Java, who wants to contribute to a meaningful, people-focused product. You will work closely with product and design, help shape technical decisions, and bring features to life that have a real impact on the employee experience across companies. This is a chance to join an already grown and successful company while leaving a visible footprint.

What we’re looking for:

What we're looking for

• Your background: At least 3 years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in fast-paced product teams
• Tech skills: Strong skills in Java and Spring Boot — you're confident building and maintaining backend services. Experience with SQL databases (ideally PostgreSQL), comfortable working with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments
• Your approach: You care about writing clean, maintainable code — following best practices like testing, static code analysis, monitoring, and more
• Teamwork: A team player, who takes responsibility for what they do and who is able to collaborate and share knowledge with excellent communication skills in English
• Curiosity: We welcome your ideas to enhance our products. You should be eager to learn about new technologies, especially the use of AI

We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not yet meet all the requirements for the position. At Haiilo we support your personal development as well as your individuality, no matter what background you have.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain backend services in Java + Spring Boot, with a strong focus on performance and reliability
• Help shape and evolve our microservice architecture, contributing to backend decisions in a growing team
• Using the Shape Up method and agile principles to develop the best possible software, while engaging in technical discussions and product decisions
• Helping define, test, monitor, and operate the product end-to-end — from the first idea to running it in production

What we offer

• Remote/hybrid role: We value flexibility and teamwork. If you live within a commutable distance from one of our office locations, we require you to work on-site at least one day per week, with Wednesdays as the designated in-office day. While Wednesday is the minimum, we recommend spending 2 (or more) days in the office each week. For those further away, we look forward to seeing you two days per month during our team events to foster collaboration and team spirit
• Company Vibe: We value spending time together, so you'll get to join regular team socials, themed afterworks (e.g. Pride Month, Cultural Awareness Month, etc.), in-person workshops, and our annual company week in Hamburg
• Growth: At Haiilo, we are passionate about personal and professional growth. Our leadership is dedicated to helping you improve every day, through individual and group workshop sessions, financial support for training, conferences, books, etc. and external learning resources (e.g. access to Blinkist)
• Time off: Depending on your location, we offer up to 30 vacation days to take some well-deserved time off. Our employees in all locations get 2 annual company-wide self-care days on top of the normal vacation days
• Health & wellbeing: To promote physical and mental wellbeing, we not only offer health insurance for all locations and a discount for sports memberships but also access to Nilo.health. "Cause healthy employees = happy employer!"
• Sustainability: We only have one planet: We understand the importance of sustainability. We are a carbon-neutral company, our merch is sustainable and we offer exclusive discounts for sustainable brands through FutureBens
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. As an international and multicultural team with different skills, ideas and experiences, we actively work to represent and promote diversity in the company