Senior Backend Engineer - Java / GoLang (f/m/d)

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer - Java / GoLang to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in building and maintaining a reliable, scalable backend system that supports both external and internal customer experiences. You will have the opportunity to connect Data Science and Enrichment processes with our Frontend architecture while owning datasets and project data to drive impactful outcomes.

WHAT WE OFFER

• High ownership and responsibility to manage your own projects
• See your work deliver immediate results for stakeholders and collaborate closely with our Product team
• Work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks (zero-boredom-guarantee)
• Rapid development with a steep learning curve
• Awesome team events and an inclusive company culture with a diverse team
• A hybrid work environment and a nice office in Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Decomposition of a legacy Java monolith into GoLang microservices.
• Assure uninterrupted service for existing users during migration.
• Sunset a legacy system that still powers the experience of external and internal stakeholders.
• Build out the GoLang microservices architecture
• Operate legacy Java application during migration process to have an uninterrupted user experience.
• Develop and discuss Alpas' Backend Architecture.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, in particular engineers and product colleagues
• Promote Engineering Excellence (Testing, Monitoring, Clean Code, how to build reliable applications in a microservice landscape)
• Centralise services so that they can be leveraged for multiple product lines
• Drive design and implement new architecture architecture
• Build scalable, reliable backend APIs to support a world-class customer experience
• Support the existing backend

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Java Spring, 3 years
• Backend Engineering, 5 years
• Java, Springboot
• Familiarity with GoLang
• Event-driven Architecture
• Databases (Postgresql or other relational, Document oriented DBs)
• Infrastructure and Devops: Google Cloud (or Azure), Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, Github

Soft Skills:

• Solution-oriented mindset
• Strong team player
• Professional communication

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with AI coding assistants
• API Design general Service-To-Service communication
• Site Reliability Engineering
• System Monitoring

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in English (C1 level), German language

WAS WIR SCHÄTZEN

• Honest, fast, and open collaboration as well as strong communication skills
• We hire you because you are the subject-matter expert in your fields, we appreciate being challenged
• Ability and willingness to commit to goals and tangible impact
• Resourceful self-starters who hold themselves to high standards, have attention to detail, are intrinsically motivated & eager to learn on a daily basis
• Proactive hands-on working style with passion for customer-facing tasks
• Team members who are excited about our mission & tech

Über uns

We are Alpas

Alpas was founded in 2020 by Isabel Poppek and Nils Vollmer. Our AI-driven procurement software enables procurement departments to find new suppliers 10x faster. To ensure a seamless execution of procurement processes, we prioritze transparency, data-driven insights, and user-friendly interfaces. Alpas has gained traction among global industry leaders such as BASF, ABB, Swiss Railway (SBB) and EnBW. Located in Berlin, Alpas and its interdisciplinary, international team is your esteemed partner in optimizing supply chain operations, offering a sophisticated and reliable AI-driven software to meet your sourcing needs. Benefits: Team Events