Backend Engineer (m/f/d)
Deepslate · Remote · Germany ·
COMPENSATION
€60k – €80k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote
- Fluent German required
- Kotlin + Spring Boot
- Self-managed Kubernetes
- Voice AI startup
Join Deepslate to engineer the backend foundation for human-like Voice AI models. You will design reliable systems that handle thousands of concurrent calls, serving as the intelligence engine for various applications. The team operates remotely with a focus on autonomy and asynchronous work.
What you'll do
- Architect and implement new backend features by expanding core API structures
- Scale infrastructure to handle thousands of concurrent voice calls reliably
- Write consistent code with advanced error handling and idempotency
- Troubleshoot live production issues and build preventive systems
- Design internal tools such as integration test frameworks and rollout pipelines
- Expand logging and debugging capabilities to improve incident response
What you'll need
- Solid professional experience with Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Java
- Strong command of PostgreSQL and building distributed services
- Hands-on experience with self-managed Kubernetes deployments
- Comfortable navigating early-stage codebases with inconsistent structures
- Proactive mindset to shape product architecture and take ownership
- Fluent German skills in both spoken and written communication
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a fast-paced Startup or DeepTech environment
- Experience with incident response or compliance development
- Background in high-security environments
Stack
- Kotlin
- Spring Boot
- Java
- PostgreSQL
- Kubernetes
- TeamSpeak
How you'll work
- Fully remote with an office option in Berlin
- Virtual open office via TeamSpeak for optional collaboration
- Asynchronous work culture with no strict 9-to-5 mandate
- Flexible hours aligned with core team needs
- High autonomy with focus on output rather than micro-management