Value Engineer (f/m/d) | 55-80k EUR | Cologne

FREENOW

Location: Come and join us in Barcelona! We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) for our new Driver Onboarding team. As part of a highly skilled, cross-functional team comprising Fullstack Engineers, Backend Engineers, a Product Manager, a Product Designer, a Data Analyst, and a technical Engineering Manager, you will help shape the future of mobility with FREENOW and assist our drivers in their daily work. Our team is the cornerstone of the driver experience, with a core focus on streamlining the driver registration flow and ensuring the integrity of our platform through advanced document validation processes. Our mission is to provide a fast, frictionless, and secure onboarding journey for every new driver. We achieve this by: * Designing and implementing the entire driver registration and onboarding journey, making it simple, intuitive, and fast. * Developing and maintaining robust, automated document validation systems, powered by LLMs and ML models, to ensure compliance and quick approval for drivers. * Collaborating closely with Operations and other engineering teams to constantly optimize process automation within the document lifecycle. * Providing self-service tools that empower drivers to efficiently manage their documentation and account details. * Integrating key insights into internal systems, fostering collaboration across teams to improve the overall driver experience. As a critical part of our company, this team's work directly impacts thousands of drivers and, ultimately, the experiences of millions of customers. Your contributions in this role will have a tangible and far-reaching effect on the lives of many. As an engineer on our team, you will tackle the exciting challenges of building a best-in-class driver onboarding platform. This includes designing and building innovative, high-scale solutions for document validation and workflow automation, directly enhancing the start-to-finish experience for our drivers and ensuring the quality and compliance of our fleet. You'll be involved in every stage of product development, from ideation to implementation, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience. We also value a mindset that challenges the status quo—constantly exploring new technologies and approaches to improve our products and maintain a state-of-the-art codebase. Beyond technical excellence, your contributions will help foster a collaborative and inspiring team culture, making our workplace an enjoyable and fulfilling environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Own the Feature, Own the Code – feel responsible for what you create. It all starts with bringing in your feature ideas, goes over development, testing and ends in deploying your code and monitoring it. * Design and develop systems based on product requirements or refactorings. * Maintain and improve the existing systems by finding bottlenecks and performance issues and improving resource usage (DB access, cache, messaging, etc.). * Collaborate with your team members in an Agile environment, contribute to and live our agile ceremonies. * You care about teamwork: Be accountable for all topics above, but work together with the team on them. * Stay on top of the latest technology trends and AI-assisted development tools, and bring best practices to our daily work. Our Techstack: Kotlin | Java | AWS | Docker | Git | Kafka | ElasticSearch & more ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * Passionate about Kotlin or Java. * Experience with the quirks of Spring Boot or similar frameworks, automated tests and CI/CD tools. * Knowledge of microservices architecture. * Comfortable with AI-first development practices, we use tools like Claude and Cursor daily, so experience or strong interest in AI-assisted coding is important. * Familiarity with monitoring tools (i.e., Grafana, Datadog, Kibana etc.). * Keen about principles and practices of scalable web applications, such as RESTful API’s, dealing with transactions, and resiliency. * Familiar with messaging by using Kafka or RabbitMQ. * High level of creativity; there’s all the freedom to think outside the box. * Be communicative, proactive, and always collaborative. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Nice to have:  * Experience working with AWS or similar cloud service providers. * Experience in Python, particularly for data processing or AI integration tasks. * Experience with document automation validation. * Familiar with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit * Health Insurance * Employee assistance program   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: FREE NOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. ABOUT US: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.  In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEE WHAT OUR AWESOME COLLEAGUES SAY ABOUT US:                 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

suena energy

INTRO Hamburg Hybrid (2–3 days/week onsite) | 70.000 - 85.000 € p.a. (40 hrs / full time) | 30 Days Vacation | English B2 | German C1 Are you passionate about building the technical backbone of the energy transition? Join suena energy as Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/x) and become a founding member of our newly formed Platform team. You'll help design and build the API and integration layer that connects our trading, analytics, and optimization systems — and in doing so, directly shape how clean energy is managed across European power markets. suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for battery storage systems and renewables. Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the revenues of operators of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets on short-term electricity and balancing markets - while simultaneously minimizing their risks. We're a team of 50+ people, combining a warm, supportive culture with real startup drive. Following our successful Series A, we're now building a dedicated Platform team from scratch. Quick Check: Is this your kind of engineering challenge? * Tech Stack: Python (Django/FastAPI), PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB, Redis, Celery, Docker, AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Sentry, Grafana * Your Focus: API design & architecture, backend integrations, data flows, system reliability and scalability * Team: Small, newly formed platform squad — you'll work closely with the Platform Lead, with strong support from our CTO in the early phase * Product: Real-time energy trading platform — high complexity, data-heavy, ML-integrated * Who thrives here: Engineers who think in systems, take ownership, and are energized by building things that actually matter * Must-haves: 5+ years backend experience, solid API & architecture background, Python, cloud deployment, German C1 * Dealbreakers: No API/architecture experience, pure CRUD background, no interest in complex distributed systems YOUR MISSION * Design and build scalable, reliable APIs and backend integrations that connect trading, analytics, data science, and forecasting systems * Drive the architecture of suena's platform layer — from initial design decisions to production * Own data flows and backend automations across the platform * Collaborate closely with the Platform Lead, CTO, and cross-functional teams (trading, data science, modelling) to translate complex domain requirements into robust technical solutions * Improve and extend existing systems while keeping a clear eye on reliability, security, and performance * Contribute to technical standards, code reviews, and engineering practices as the team grows YOUR PROFILE * 5+ years of backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on API design and system architecture * Solid Python skills (Django and/or FastAPI); hands-on experience with PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB is a plus * Experience with distributed/cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred), Docker, CI/CD, async workflows (Celery, Redis) * You think beyond the ticket — you understand how systems connect and can make principled architecture decisions * Security-minded: authentication, authorization, zero-downtime deployments are familiar territory * Comfortable working across greenfield projects and legacy systems * German C1 is required for this role — we work closely with German-speaking external API partners and system integrators, and clear, direct communication in German is essential for this * English B2/C1 for internal collaboration * Nice to have: Experience or genuine curiosity about energy markets, trading systems, or related domains (finance, IoT). The domain is complex — enthusiasm to learn it matters. WHY US? * Shape the Future: Contribute to the energy transition by working on sustainable energy solutions in a growing market environment. * Connecting & Co-Creating: Strategy off-sites and onsite weeks for real collaboration and shared ideas. * Work Your Way: Home office and flexible hours – you know what works best for you and your team. * Team Spirit: Yoga, shared lunches, after-work fun – we support each other and keep the vibe strong, even when it’s busy. * Fair & Transparent: Clear structures, democratic decisions, and a feedback culture where your voice counts. * Body & Mind: Urban Sports Club membership, wellbeing check-ins, and mental health support – your energy matters. * New Office Vibes: 10th-floor office with rooftop terrace, canteen, great views, ergonomic desks, hardware of your choice, and pet-friendly! * Sustainable Extras: Deutschlandticket, FutureBens, and more – supporting your mobility and future. WHAT ELSE? A note on applications As part of your application, we'd love to see a Python project you're genuinely proud of — production code, a side project, a study case, anything goes. It doesn't need to be polished. We'll use it as the basis for a technical conversation: what decisions did you make, why, what would you do differently? Send us the link of your repository. Be sure we have access. If you don't have something ready to share, no problem — we'll send you a small, focused task instead. Not quite senior level yet, but this role sounds like the direction you're heading? Apply anyway and let us know — we're also building out the junior side of the team. We look forward to receiving your application, earliest start is as soon as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out - your contact is Kathi (Interim Talent Partner). You’ll hear back from us within 5 working days of your application. We value your time and want to make the process as transparent as possible. Once we receive your application, we’ll send you a confirmation email outlining the next steps and what you can expect from our interview process. We can’t wait to meet you! suena energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and reject any form of discrimination. It is important to us to create an inclusive environment for all our team members. We want to particularly emphasize that our call for applicants is addressed to all genders. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

FREENOW

Location: Come and join us in Berlin! Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative marketing team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride? Join us as a Senior Backend Engineer to build the intelligent systems that power our support teams, drivers and passengers. You will drive the development of reliable and scalable backend services that bring our AI asset features to life end-to-end. Be ready to join a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun, while building great features and products. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Architect, build, and maintain robust backend services powering AI-driven support flows, from intent routing to automated case resolution. * Integrate and orchestrate LLMs to power AI-assisted support experiences for drivers and passengers. * Run testing and evaluations for AI agents, defining test scenarios, using evaluation tooling, and validating agent behaviour manually and at scale. * Ensure AI systems are observable and reliable through monitoring of latency, fallback rates, and output quality. * Own features end-to-end, from concept through to deployment and performance monitoring, partnering with engineers, product managers, and support teams to deliver meaningful, user-centered solutions. * Experiment with AI-enhanced tools and features to elevate our products and engineering practices. * Bring your ideas to life and help shape how we work, grow, and innovate as a team. * Actively engage in our engineering communities to share insights, mentor other engineers, and contribute to a culture built on transparency, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Our Techstack: Kotlin | TypeScript | Spring | React | AWS | Docker | Git | Kafka & more ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * Strong hands-on backend development experience, with proficiency in Kotlin and Spring. * Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka), CI/CD pipelines, and observability tooling (e.g. Grafana, Datadog, Kibana). * Experience integrating and working with LLMs (e.g. Gemini, GPT, Claude) in production systems, with familiarity with AI agent concepts, tool use and intent classification. * Experience with intent testing and evaluation of AI agents using evaluation tools and frameworks. * Owner mentality, you care deeply about quality, continuous improvement and technical mentorship. * You thrive in a self-organized, agile team that values autonomy, open communication, and purpose-driven work. * You bring creativity and a problem-solving mindset to technical challenges. * You actively use AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, Claude) as part of your day-to-day development workflow. * You communicate clearly and confidently in English, both written and spoken. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit * Health Insurance * Employee assistance program   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.  In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?