Cloud Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep tech software company that enables Manufacturing-as-Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI based self-optimizing production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in productivity for the world.

For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!

Tasks

At SDA, we are hiring Senior AWS Cloud Developers to bring our cloud architecture to life from developing and implementing features to advancing our software engineering best practices.

• Take full responsibility to develop new, cloud-based microservices and features based on latest methodologies
• Work with AWS architects and cloud engineers to find efficient solutions for automation requirements in a B2B SaaS application
• Break down designs and product goals into small, testable, and shippable components
• Continuously deploy frontend features while considering different backend lifetimes and versions
• Build and maintin tools and processes to support the infrastructure as well as a resilience monitoring system for our cloud infrastructure

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
• 4+ years of experience in designing, building, refactoring and/or operating large scale, production-grade software stacks in AWS
• Professional experience programming in Python, other similar object oriented-languages such as C++/C#/Java/Go/Swift/.Net/Ruby are a plus
• Experience in AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB) or similar cloud services
• Excellent understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) as well as Cloud IT security practices
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred

• Master s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
• AWS certification (e.g. Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, DevOps Engineer, SysOps Admin)
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with connectivity & protocols in manufacturing (MQTT, OPC UA)
• Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall
• Experience in Industrial IoT / Industrial Software implementations

Benefits

• A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve productivity of mankind
• A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility grows with the company
• Impact on the next level real-time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Motion Control
• Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on latest cloud technologies
• Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. VMware, Bosch Rexroth, AWS) on joint, new offerings
• A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program
• A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation
• Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home
• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.