Jobs in Germany
UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. As of 2024, UP42 is being acquired by Neo Space Group.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/x) to join our Data Platform & Tasking team. You will take part in developing the reliable and scalable data ordering platform powering UP42. While we welcome applications from talented Java developers, our primary tech stack revolves around Kotlin. If you're a passionate developer with experience in Java and familiarity with Kotlin, doubled with a willingness to master Kotlin, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a motivated team driving technological excellence.
Please note that this role is based in Berlin. Applications for fully remote positions outside of Germany will not be considered at this time.
What you will do:
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, secure, and reliable code (primarily in Kotlin, with occasional use of Python and other languages).
Collaborate closely with product, geospatial backend engineers, UX, and front-end development teams, and design and implement new product features.
Ensure code quality, organization, and automation as core principles within our development processes.
Contribute to continuous delivery and test-driven development.
Participate and help refine our Agile processes, fostering team synergy and efficiency.
Influence engineering best practices, refine processes, and foster a collaborative learning environment through mentoring and pairing with fellow engineers.
Contribute to daily tech-related operations, you will be evolving the platform architecture (Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform).
Play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless application deployments and optimizing infrastructure.
