Software Engineer - Backend - Remote

Overview

We are looking for Software Engineers with a focus on backend software development to join us remotely or in our office in Berlin. We need support in our team’s mission to engage our users and make more people climate-active!

In Short

• Build, test, and deploy the backend services that power Ecosia search.
• Contribute to the development of new features in our cross-functional product team.
• Support your team members in frontend-focused work streams, if you are interested.
• Advance our engineering practices for backend within your areas of interest.
• Share what you know and empower your peers to gain deeper technical knowledge.
• Strengthen our collaborative and inclusive culture, in alignment with our core values and ways of working.

Requirements

• You have solid experience building and deploying production code in the Go programming language.
• You are able to work within existing system design and architecture patterns, making sure to account for scalability, security, and performance optimisation.
• You have experience navigating observability systems and setting up monitoring and alerting for services.
• You have basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• You are motivated to dive deep technically, learn and apply best practices, and grow professionally.
• You like to work collaboratively with Product, Design, and other engineers.
• You can communicate well written and verbally in English (German not required).

Benefits

• We are a diverse team, committed to equality, equity, and inclusion.
• Flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year, and remote work options.
• Relocation support and visa/work permit assistance for new employees.
• Green benefits program supporting sustainable living choices.
• Support for professional growth through learning times and continuous feedback.