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

veli; München; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing startup in Munich is seeking a Software Engineer for Backend & IoT to develop and optimize cloud infrastructure and IoT hardware. This entry-level role requires experience in Python and Go, with a focus on optimizing data processing pipelines. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills in both German and English, and have a proactive work style. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and personal development opportunities with competitive compensation.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation

Hybrid setup with home office

Personal learning budget

Monthly benefit budget

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year of professional experience in software development, ideally in an agile environment.
• Practical experience with git and PR review processes.
• Experience in testing across various levels to ensure code quality and system reliability.

Aufgaben

• Development, optimization, and operation of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Conception and development of configuration and management systems for IoT infrastructure.
• Optimization of the data processing pipeline focusing on complex event processing.

Kenntnisse

Python

Go

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Event processing

Intermediate German

Advanced English

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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