Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d)

SimScale is an engineering simulation platform that is revolutionizing the way engineers, designers, scientists, and architects design products. The SimScale platform is accessible completely via a web browser, with an easy-to-use interface which supports numerous simulation types including Structural Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics.

By harnessing the power of the cloud for simulation, SimScale eliminates the hurdles that accompany traditional simulation tools: high installation costs, licensing fees, deployment of high-performance computing hardware, mandatory updates and maintenance. Users always have the latest version of SimScale.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d), you will participate in the ownership of our cloud based simulation platform. As the leader in cloud based simulation, we process large amounts of data and we manage increasingly complex computations. We carry out a wide range of functionalities with our microservice architecture and integrate the best available methods in the industry. If you are interested in real engineering challenges, if you want to level up yourself in handling complex problems then you will definitely find these - plus a lot of fun - at SimScale.

What we expect from you

• A course of studies in computer science with the focus on software engineering or a comparable training
• 6 years of professional experience in software development
• 3 years of professional experience in JVM languages or Go
• General knowledge of internals: Linux, JVM, network protocols (like HTTP)
• Strong ownership-attitude: you want to deliver and maintain solid parts of the product
• Track record of complex projects accomplished
• Data-driven mindset: you act on the insights from error- and usage-data
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers (like Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Team-oriented, flexible, and able to see the big picture - the success of the company is what ultimately counts
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Sensibility towards information security
• Knowledge in distributed computing and microservices, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and active participation in open source projects are a plus

What you can expect from us

• A dedicated team with high expertise, and the opportunity for unrestricted personal growth - start your career with us and become a leader
• Your opinion and ideas matter to us - we will give you space to make an impact quickly through goal-oriented tasks and projects that leave space for creativity
• A multicultural and inclusive work environment: we come from more than 35 different countries!
• Manage when and where you work with flexible working hours and remote work
• Your health is important: We offer health insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, etc.), retirement insurance, company pension scheme, paid sick time off, and paid vacation
• Enjoy freshly cooked lunches in our office every Monday and Wednesday, or receive regular gift cards as a remote employee
• Feel positive about yourself with a gym membership in Munich, Basketball meetups, virtual sports challenges and internal wellbeing support
• Professional and personal development opportunities, online learning, language courses and tech talks
• Relocation and visa support to ease your (and your family s) relocation
• Fun team events, internal support groups for living in Germany and regular trips to Munich if you join us remotely

At SimScale, we look beyond borders and hire great talent from all parts of the world. With our team consisting of people from various backgrounds, we truly embrace diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves. We are unified by curiosity, dedication and our team spirit! As an equal opportunity employer, we acknowledge that our employees have different aspirations and career goals, and therefore are committed to create a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.