Senior Automotive Backend Developer

Grape Up is a consulting & technology company, helping enterprises create the most critical applications by leveraging AI & cloud-native technologies and modern ways of delivering software.

In collaboration with a legendary sports car manufacturer, we are developing cutting-edge cloud solutions. In the face of automotive industry challenges like car shortages, Feature on Demand emerges as the fastest-growing segment of the business. Our task is to create and deploy mission-critical software capable of delivering personalized offers to individuals worldwide.
At Grape Up you will have the empowerment to impact the way every project is run and developed. Your advice will directly affect customers’ decisions regarding technologies and solutions. We are looking for a flexible person who reacts quickly to changes. We appreciate lifelong learners and explorers eager to innovate.

As an Automotive Backend Developer you will collaborate with the team to design, develop, and optimize cloud components of Modern Automotive Digital Twin Solution for one of German premium car manufacturers.

Responsibilities
Develop the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the Digital Twin solution, playing a crucial role in its inception and early-stage development
Work closely with other cross-funtional teams and architects, including both embedded and cloud teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of the end-to-end automotive software platform
Conduct research and spikes to select the most suitable technologies and design concepts for different use cases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
Collaborate with all stakeholders to understand and document software requirements thoroughly
Create comprehensive tests and maintain proper documentation for all developed software components
Active participation in scrum ceremonies and on-site PI plannings (quarterly in client’s office in Germany)

Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience as a backend developer, demonstrating proficiency in tackling significant software challenges.
You have gained experience as a developer in Java / Kotlin based enterprise applications with microservice architecture (security, scalability, resilience, async communication) in various projects
Previous work with MQTT, MongoDB and Kafka
Experience with CI/CD tools
You have a good understanding of maintainability, security and code quality
Very good command of English, both written and spoken (B2+/C1)
Good communication skills, openness

Nice to have
Familiarity with Rust programming language is advantageous, though candidates with a willingness to learn it are also welcome
Familiarity with Quarkus and GraalVM

Benefits of joining Grape Up
Non-corporate work environment among experienced engineers
Individual growth & development plan supported by cyclical feedback sessions
Access to knowledge platforms (e.g. Pluralsight)
Equipment of your choice
In-house business and tech trainings, and meetups
Financing of conferences, external trainings, and certifications
Language lessons (English, German and Polish for foreigners)
Cafeteria MyBenefit where you can choose your favorite perks (e.g. LuxMed private medical care, MultiSport, shopping and event vouchers, etc.)
Mental health care with Wellbee
Weekly Lunch & Learn where we meet up in the office, lunch together, and share our knowledge
Employee referral program
Rewards for the success of the month and year awarded by our employees
Integration activities & trips
Business travel opportunities to the USA, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and many other destinations