Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Systems & APIs (Onsite)

Otter; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter is seeking a Backend Engineer based in Aarhus to design, implement, and optimize scalable backend systems powering mission-critical applications. You will focus on infrastructure, platform APIs, and product services to deliver reliable experiences for restaurants and customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, with opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and advancing DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java or Go and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms and scalable backend architectures.
• 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

Java

Go

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

Leadership

Job description

Otter is seeking a Backend Engineer based in Aarhus to design, implement, and optimize scalable backend systems powering mission-critical applications. You will focus on infrastructure, platform APIs, and product services to deliver reliable experiences for restaurants and customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, with opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and advancing DevOps practices.