Senior Backend Engineer - On-site (m/w/d)

At ilert, we're on a mission to help companies respond faster to incidents and keep their digital services up and running with our SaaS solution. We want to keep the world always on! Businesses from all over the globe trust us for alerting, on-call management, and incident communication. If your company runs 24/7 services, we've got your back.

• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define and deliver new features and enhancements.


• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, performant, and reliable backend services and APIs.


• Ensure the security, stability, and performance of our platform by implementing best practices in software development.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive our backend infrastructure forward.


• Work closely together with our founders, CTO and developers.


• Teach your team members best practices and help them grow both on a professional and a personal level.


• Participate in code reviews and maintain a high standard of code quality.

• 5 years of experience in backend development.


• Proficiency in a modern programming language such as Rust, Java, or Go.


• Experience working with relational databases, NoSQL databases, and message queues.


• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including unit testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.


• Bias toward action and the ability to work proactively without a top-down to-do list.

• Product-centric culture: Be part of a team that's 100% committed to solving a critical issue for businesses that offer round-the-clock services.


• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the best of both worlds with in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.


• No Meetings #hackfwd: Maximize productivity by keeping meetings to a minimum and focusing on your core responsibilities.


• Lean and Scrappy By Design: Join a close-knit community that values open communication, mutual support, and shared goals.


• Managers of One & Autonomy: Embrace a flat organizational structure and take full ownership of your work, driving your success.


• An office in the heart of Cologne at the Rheinauhafen district with stunning roof terrace


• Founder-led startup


• 28 days of paid vacation


• Regular team events


• Commute benefits

Apply now and become a key player in our dynamic and fast-growing startup.