Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Reliable Systems

Atoms; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter in Aarhus is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems powering online food delivery software. You will work on infrastructure, platform APIs, and product services with a focus on reliability and performance.

Join a team that values collaboration, code quality, and mentorship, with opportunities to lead as you grow. This role is onsite at our Aarhus office, requiring close collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java or Go.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles, depending on your seniority.

Skills

Strong debugging

Problem solving

Java

Go

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Otter in Aarhus is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems powering online food delivery software. You will work on infrastructure, platform APIs, and product services with a focus on reliability and performance.

Join a team that values collaboration, code quality, and mentorship, with opportunities to lead as you grow. This role is onsite at our Aarhus office, requiring close collaboration across cross-functional teams.