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Senior Backend/Fullstack Developer with Node.js and TypeScript

Summary

Builds scalable backend services and APIs in TypeScript/Node.js for a climate-tech platform that unifies energy data for CO₂ tracking, renewable energy planning, and grid optimization.

  • TypeScript & Node.js (core technologies)

Tech Stack

  • TypeScript & Node.js (core technologies)
  • PostgreSQL
  • DevOps (AWS+Azure)

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in backend development
  • Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and Node.js (key requirement)
  • Experience designing and developing scalable backend services and microservices
  • Experience with: DevOps (AWS+Azure)
  • Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and database design for scalable, high-performance systems
  • Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and developing REST and/or gRPC APIs
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Very good command of English

Nice To Have

  • Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow
  • Experience with Golang, Angular/Svelte
  • Fluent German

Project Description

You will join the development of an advanced digital twin platform for the energy transition, designed to unify energy and climate-related data into a single, comprehensive solution.

The platform supports stakeholders involved in energy transformation by providing data-driven insights and decision-making tools. It addresses key challenges such as CO₂ balancing, renewable energy expansion, power grid planning, and municipal heating strategies.

Built on a modular and scalable architecture, the solution enables complex analytics and supports real-time insights in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript/Node.js as the primary technology stack
  • Build and optimize PostgreSQL data models and queries
  • Develop and maintain APIs using gRPC and REST
  • Containerize applications with Docker and manage deployments on Kubernetes (AWS)
  • Ensure system scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Collaborate with frontend (Angular) and backend (NestJS) teams
  • Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

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