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Backend Engineer – Rider (m/f/d)

Freenow by Lyft
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Tech
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Solid experience with backend development
  • Comfortable with technologies like Kotlin, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
  • Ownership of work and improvement of code quality and system design
  • Experience in collaborative, cross-functional teams
  • Clear communication style in English, both written and verbal
Nice to have
  • Experience building backend systems that leverage AI or foundational models
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer at Freenow, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services for internal operations and automation platforms. Your role includes taking ownership of feature development from ideation to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring system reliability through monitoring and continuous delivery practices. You will also explore the application of AI to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Sabbatical & special leave policies
  • WeRoad partnership
  • Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
  • Short term EU work policy
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on backend development with potential for AI integration
  • Emphasis on collaboration and knowledge sharing may require strong interpersonal skills
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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