Software Engineer - Backend & IoT (m/w/d)

Veli Care; München; Hybrid; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing startup is seeking a Software Engineer – Backend & IoT to develop scalable cloud solutions and optimize data processing for sensor data. The ideal candidate has experience with Python and Go, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Azure. This role offers an attractive compensation package and a hybrid working model based in Munich or Kassel.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation

Hybrid setup

Personal learning budget

Monthly benefit budget

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year of experience in software development, ideally in an agile environment.
• Proficient in Python and Go with knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of testing at various levels to ensure quality.

Aufgaben

• Develop scalable solutions for capturing and processing sensor data.
• Implement reliable cloud services and ensure secure operation.
• Optimize the data processing pipeline in distributed systems.
• Further develop system monitoring and incident management.

Kenntnisse

Software Development

Python

Go

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Data Processing

IT Security

German (B1)

English (C1)

Tools

Git

Grafana

Prometheus

NATS

Apache Kafka

Spark

Typescript

NextJS

Linux

Jobbeschreibung

We are Veli, a fast-growing startup with a clear mission: using energy data to make homes safer. Our AI detects emergencies from electricity and water consumption and automatically triggers help, enabling seniors to live longer and more independent at home.

Leading providers in assisted living and emergency call services already rely on Veli. We are backed by experienced investors and industry experts from tech, energy and care. With the nationwide smart meter rollout, we are seizing the unique chance to scale Veli into millions of households.

Tasks

As a Software Engineer – Backend & IoT, you will play a key role in shaping Veli’s next growth phase. You will develop scalable solutions for capturing, transmitting, and processing sensor data and implement reliable cloud services. In doing so, you will ensure secure operation with a continuously growing volume of data, new interfaces, and services. Your technical know-how has a direct impact on our success.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Development, optimization, and operation of our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure as well as (Linux-based) IoT hardware (sensors, gateways, Veli Home Boxes)
• Software Design & Development: Conception and development of configuration and management systems for IoT infrastructure, user management, our alerting system and user apps
• Data Engineering: Optimization of the data processing pipeline with a focus on complex event processing and stream-based data communication in distributed systems
• Scalability & Security: Ensuring horizontal scalability and comprehensive IT security
• Monitoring & Alerting: Further development of system monitoring and incident management (Grafana, Prometheus)

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional experience in software development, ideally in an agile environment, with practical experience in git and PR review processes
• Experienced Python and Go developer with profound knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in testing across various levels (unit, integration, E2E) to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Independent, structured, and proactive working style
• Very good communication and coordination skills
• Intermediate German (B1) and advanced English skills (C1)

Optional:

• Experience with NATS, Apache Kafka, and Spark for stream processing and messaging
• Experience with Typescript & NextJS
• Knowledge in Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring and InfluxDB for time-series data
• Experience with Linux and IoT environments
• Work experience in startups or similarly dynamic work environments

Benefits

• Attractive compensation with competitive salary and VSOP participation to share in Veli’s success.
• Hybrid setup with home office and regular team days in Munich or Kassel.
• A small, ambitious and supportive team with direct impact on product and company decisions.
• Personal learning budget for conferences, trainings or courses.
• Monthly benefit budget (e.g. Urban Sports Club, mobility or lifestyle offers)
• A meaningful product with societal relevance and strong growth potential.

Why Veli matters:

In Germany alone, over 6 million seniors live alone. Care systems are under pressure, and loneliness is increasing. Veli provides a scalable, data-driven solution with real impact.

If you want to apply your engineering skills to technology that truly helps people and grow personally and professionally in the process, join us!