Senior Backend Developer (German language)

Description

Location: Aachen, Germany
They are expecting candidates to be willing to come to Aachen 1-2 times per month.

On behalf of our new Client, Scalors is looking for a Senior Backend  Developer to join a client`s team.

About Client:

Are you an experienced Software Engineer, looking to use your superior product skills to solve problems that matter? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and motivated by the goal of delivering solutions to the patient bed quickly?

Our client is a dynamic, fast-growing startup focused on developing innovative technological solutions for critically ill patients. They were founded in 2019 as a spin-off of RWTH Aachen and just moved to a brand-new office in the heart of Aachen. Offer a positive collaborative work environment in an interdisciplinary and international team with flat hierarchies and many attractive perks.

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join our team with a focus on building software products for intensive care patients and clinicians.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of professional experience as a software developer in an industrial environment.
Proven experience in the full software development lifecycle—from initial concept to market-ready, tested, and maintainable code.
Pragmatic approach to technical decision-making, with a focus on clear objectives, avoiding scope creep, and meeting deadlines.
Strong understanding of the distinctions between specification, algorithm, and implementation.
Clear and structured communication of ideas, results, and challenges.
Experience in mentoring and providing technical support to junior developers.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and workflows.
Excellent knowledge of Python, Java, Groovy, and databases; ideally, also experience with Django and machine learning libraries.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
German language proficiency at C2 level.
Bonus points, if…

You have experience working in the HealthTech industry.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of the central Mona backend system, ensuring smooth integration of patient data storage and processing with other Clinomic product solutions.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including requirements engineering, system architecture, frontend, QA, DevOps, and interoperability, to implement requirements and designs into high-performance, reliable, and maintainable backend code.
Coordinate with external technical partners to integrate their systems into the Mona ecosystem.
Create and maintain backend documentation, including design specifications for data structures, algorithms, external components, and code documentation.
Design and implement REST, WebSocket, and FHIR APIs to connect Mona terminals and other components to the backend.
Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues—primarily, but not exclusively, within the backend team.
Ensure high-quality code and product standards through established best practices, including specification reviews, unit tests, code reviews, and technical walkthroughs.