Senior Backend Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Mönchengladbach; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tech platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin) to enhance its core infrastructure and drive critical system capabilities. This fully remote position offers an attractive salary package, flexible benefits, and a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and growth.

Leistungen

30 days’ vacation

Equity participation

Annual professional development budget

Gym access

Mobility support

Corporate discounts

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience (Kotlin).
• Experience in data-rich environments and data pipelines.
• Proven track record guiding technical direction.

Aufgaben

• Drive backend development using Kotlin.
• Improve platform-wide architecture and services.
• Lead through collaboration and decision-making.

Kenntnisse

backend engineering

Kotlin

communication

leadership

mentorship

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin) – Remote (Germany-based)

Looking to shape the backbone of a fast-scaling tech platform? Passionate about robust architecture, shared services, and solving complex systems challenges? This one’s for you.

Join a high-impact engineering team focused on core infrastructure — from permissions to public APIs — and help build the foundation for scalable innovation.

Your Impact:

• Drive backend development using Kotlin to power critical system capabilities.
• Improve platform-wide architecture and services like user management and analytics.
• Lead by example with strong decision-making and delivery-focused collaboration.
• Help resolve technical disagreements and keep the team aligned on outcomes.
• Take ownership of cross-functional tech initiatives and deliver tangible results.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience (Kotlin ).
• Data-rich environments experience i.e data pipelines.
• Proven track record of guiding technical direction and team alignment.
• Strong communication and leadership in cross-functional environments.
• Hands-on delivery mindset with a team-first attitude.
• Ability to mentor others and influence engineering best practices.

Nice to Have:

• Background in startups or scale-ups.
• Experience with modern system design and cloud- development.

Why Join?

• Remuneration up to €100 000.
• Fully remote-friendly environment with optional access to offices across Germany.
• Permanent contract with 30 days’ vacation.
• Equity participation through a company VSOP program.
• Modern equipment and ergonomic setup support.
• Annual professional development budget to support your growth.
• Optional perks including gym access, mobility support, and corporate discounts.
• A collaborative, international team culture that values ownership and innovation.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch to learn more.