Senior Backend Engineer - Munich

Impower
München, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

München, Germany

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
Java
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Databases
Continuous Integration
TypeScript
Web Application Frameworks
React
Spring-boot
Backend
Kubernetes
REST
Docker

Job description

  • Build end-to-end product features: Design, develop, and deliver scalable functionality with Java/Spring Boot.
  • Shape product direction: Partner with Product Managers and Designers to turn complex workflows into seamless user experiences.
  • Drive technical excellence: Improve performance, scalability, and reliability through solid architecture, testing, and CI/CD automation.
  • Contribute to shared standards: Define and evolve best practices for APIs, components, and data models across teams.
  • Innovate and grow: Explore AI-driven workflows and automation, learn continuously, and collaborate with a diverse international team, * Modern environment: Work with a cutting-edge tech stack (React, TypeScript, Java, AWS, Kubernetes) and up-to-date tools.
  • Growth opportunities: Take on technical leadership, explore new technologies, and shape product direction as we scale.
  • Supportive culture: Join a diverse, agile startup team that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration with guidance during onboarding and beyond.

Requirements

  • Engineering experience: 8+ years building and shipping production-ready software with modern frameworks.
  • Java / Spring Expertise: Solid hands-on experience building and maintaining backend services and end-to-end product features with Java and Spring Boot, including REST API, security configuration and integration with databases and external services.
  • Architectural thinking: Strong understanding of scalable system design, APIs, and component boundaries.
  • Quality mindset: Passion for clean code, testing practices, and efficient CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborative approach: Excellent communication in English (C1) and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

About the company

At Impower, we're redefining how property management works: simple, fast, and digital. Thousands of property managers still rely on outdated tools and manual processes. Our mission is to change that by creating a seamless, data-driven platform that empowers people to manage real estate with ease and confidence. We are leading the shift toward AI-driven ERP systems in our industry. From automating accounting and bookkeeping to enabling intelligent, agentic workflows, we integrate artificial intelligence deeply into our product and engineering culture. Our backend runs on Java (Spring Boot) and the frontend on React and TypeScript, deployed through Docker and Kubernetes on AWS. Every engineer at Impower has full ownership of what they build: designing, shipping, and continuously improving scalable, AI-enhanced features that thousands of users rely on every day., Impower is a SaaS Startup founded in Munich, with a team of 50+ people from 10+ nationalities in 2 offices across Europe. Our ambition is bold: to redefine how property management works across Germany - fully digital, AI-driven, and built for people who value simplicity and control. Today, over 4.000 users manage more than 50.000 buildings through our platform, replacing outdated tools with fast, reliable, and intuitive workflows. Unlike many startups, Impower is profitable - without external investors, giving us the freedom to grow sustainably and focus on what truly matters - our product and our people. We move fast, stay curious, and ship with purpose. Here, you'll find the freedom to make an impact, the trust to take ownership, and the space to grow.

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