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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Developer, DevOps Engineer - Cardo Ride - **Company:** Cardo Ggmbh - **Location:** Wien, Austria - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Quality, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, FreeBSD, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Routing, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Ruby on Rails, Ansible, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Backend, Capistrano, Kotlin, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Golang - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://at.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2f3124142bb55b77 ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience * 3-7+ years of professional experience in backend development, DevOps, or a combined role * Proven experience working with production systems (design, deployment, and operation) * Strong hands-on experience in backend development, ideally with modern backend languages and frameworks (e.g., Rails, Node.js, Go, Kotlin) * Experience with databases, especially PostgreSQL, including performance optimization and scaling * Practical experience with Linux-based systems in production environments * Experience with infrastructure automation and deployment tools (e.g., Ansible, Capistrano) * Experience working on distributed systems, APIs, or service-oriented architectures (e.g., gRPC) * Exposure to or experience with routing, navigation, or geo-based systems (e.g., GraphHopper, OSM) is a strong plus * Comfortable working in environments that combine development and operational responsibilities (DevOps mindset) Profile * Ownership-driven, reliable, and comfortable taking responsibility for both day-to-day execution and long-term improvements * Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with product, mobile, and cross-functional teams * Pragmatic, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities * Strong sense of ownership for quality, reliability, and continuous improvement * Curious and product-minded, with an interest in building user-facing experiences that support real-world rider journeys * Comfortable balancing technical depth with a practical business and user perspective * Clear communicator who can work well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Motivated by building stable, scalable solutions that have a visible impact on the user experience * Interest in consumer products, mobility, or location-based experiences is a plus * A strong fit for someone who enjoys working close to the product and seeing their work reflected in real customer use * Affinity for the riding world or enthusiasm for the product domain is a nice advantage ## Description * Develop and maintain backend services and APIs * Work with Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Go, and Kotlin * Design and operate PostgreSQL-based data models * Build and maintain gRPC services * Ensure code quality, maintainability, and reliability * + Contribute to backend architecture and technical decisions Routing & Navigation Engine * Develop, operate, and improve our routing engine for navigation * Work with GraphHopper and OpenStreetMap (OSM) data * Optimize routing performance and reliability * Support features related to route calculation, tour planning, and navigation * Collaborate with mobile and product teams on routing-related features Infrastructure / DevOps * Operate and maintain Linux-based systems * FreeBSD knowledge is a plus, but not required * Automate infrastructure and deployments using Ansible and Capistrano * Scale, operate, and administer PostgreSQL databases * Configure and maintain pgbouncer * Monitor system performance, availability, and stability * Support production issues and continuous improvements Tech Stack Backend * Ruby on Rails * PostgreSQL * Node.js * Go * Kotlin * gRPC Routing / Navigation * GraphHopper * OpenStreetMap (OSM) Infrastructure / DevOps * Linux (required) * FreeBSD (optional/nice to have) * Ansible * Capistrano * PostgreSQL scaling & administration * pgbouncer ## Related Videos - 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