Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer

Locations: Oslo, Remote, Europe

At Northern.tech, our mission is to Secure the World's Connected Devices. With a global team based in Oslo, Norway, and California, USA, we are dedicated to creating a safer, connected world. We value teamwork, continuous learning, optimism, and helping others succeed in a meaningful and enjoyable work environment.

About the role

As part of building our team, we are looking for a software engineer to help scale up Mender. You'll work on cutting-edge technology, tackling complex IoT device management and cloud infrastructure challenges.

• Design and develop: Build and maintain scalable backend services for the Mender Server.
• Scale our platform: Enhance our SaaS infrastructure to support millions of devices.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Automate: Enhance our CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Ensure quality: Write tests, debug issues, and maintain robust code.

About you

• You are excited about our mission and believe you will thrive in the Northern.tech culture. Working in a company that seeks to secure the world's connected devices motivates you.
• Team player: You have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy helping others succeed.
• Proactive: You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and drive projects forward.
• Learner: You are curious, open-minded, and continuously seek to improve.
• Problem solver: You enjoy tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.

Required skills and experience

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in professional backend development.
• Languages: Proficient in any backend programming language (preferably Go and Python).
• Backend technologies: Experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and message brokers.
• Databases: Skilled with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Cloud and infrastructure: Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.
• CI/CD: Knowledge of automated testing and deployment pipelines.
• Security focus: Commitment to security best practices.
• Agile practices: Comfortable with agile methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.

About us

Northern.tech is an international and innovative team based in Oslo, Norway and California, USA who have set out on a mission to "Secure the World's Connected Devices."

We have a strong belief in our company culture, and think that every day at work should be enjoyable and meaningful.

We're looking for team players. We're looking for people who love to learn. We're looking for optimists. We're looking for those who bring out the best in others. We're looking for people who can grow. We're looking for people who are different.

We offer:

• Fair pay & benefits
• Flexible working hours & vacation time
• Generous parental and family leave

and more benefits. Read about careers at Northern.tech.