Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

FREE NOW; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mobility platform is seeking a highly motivated Backend Engineer in Hamburg. In this role, you will design and develop robust backend services while taking ownership of feature development, maintaining system reliability, and exploring AI applications to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in backend development using technologies such as Kotlin, Java, and Spring, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

LinkedIn Learning

Sabbatical & special leave policies

WeRoad partnership

Birthday, 24th + 31st December off

Short term EU work policy

Mobility Credit

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience with backend development using Kotlin, Java, and Spring.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Designing and developing robust backend services for internal operations.
• Owning feature development from ideation to deployment.
• Maintaining system reliability with monitoring and delivery practices.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Kotlin

Java

Spring

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AI applications

Jobbeschreibung

Location : Come and join us in Hamburg

As of now, we are looking for a highly motivated Backend Engineer to join one of our Teams that builds the backend for the demand on the Platform.

Our teams are cross functional with backend and frontend engineering and work on various systems such as our Rider application, or Dispatching solutions for Dispatch center. This includes driving automation across critical processes and enhancing internal user experiences with data‑driven, reliable solutions.

Be ready to join a multinational, diverse, and collaborative team that strives for excellence while having fun and growing together.

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services for our internal operations and automation platforms.
• Taking end‑to‑end ownership of feature development— from ideation through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
• Working closely with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to deliver high‑impact tools that reduce friction and accelerate issue resolution.
• Maintaining system reliability through thoughtful monitoring, alerting, and continuous delivery practices.
• Exploring the application of AI and foundational models (e.g. Gemini, ChatGPT) to enhance operational efficiency and support intelligent automation across internal processes.
• Participating in knowledge sharing and collaboration within our technical domain, helping shape practices and ways of working.
• Being part of a culture that values quality, pragmatism, transparency, and continuous learning.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE…

• You have solid experience with backend development and feel comfortable working with technologies like Kotlin, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and Kafka—or you're confident in picking them up.
• You take ownership of your work and seek opportunities to improve code quality, system design, and delivery processes.
• You enjoy working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams and value knowledge sharing and open communication.
• You're curious and adaptable, and enjoy solving both technical and product‑related challenges.
• You thrive in a mission‑driven environment, where your contributions have clear impact and your strengths are nurtured.
• You're excited about being part of a team that continuously evolves, reflects, and celebrates wins together.
• You have a clear, confident communication style in English, both written and verbal.
• Bonus: You have experience building backend systems that leverage AI or foundational models to drive operational efficiency and automation.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

• Flexible working arrangements
• LinkedIn Learning
• Sabbatical & special leave policies
• WeRoad partnership
• Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
• Short term EU work policy
• Mobility Credit
• Health Insurance
• Employee assistance program

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.

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ABOUT FREENOW:

We are Freenow, the European taxi app with the broadest multi‑mobility offering, available in 9 markets and over 180 cities. Our app gives millions of passengers the freedom to move with a wide choice of services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e‑scooters, e‑bikes, e‑mopeds and public transport. Headquartered in Hamburg and led by our CEO Thomas Zimmermann, we are on a mission to make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable and inclusive. Since July 2025 we have been part of Lyft, a global mobility platform connecting riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together we are building a more caring and connected world, creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and impact.