Senior Backend Software Engineer

<p>Do you have a passion for clean code and scalable solutions?</p><p>Are you eager to grow as a developer while working on cutting-edge technology in the fast-growing EV sector? Join Virta, Europe’s innovation leader in electric vehicle charging, and help us build the future of sustainable mobility.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Virta is Europe’s fastest-growing EV charging platform, operating in 36+ countries with 600,000+ charging stations. Headquartered in Helsinki, with offices in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, London, Singapore, and Bucharest, we’re shaping the future of e-mobility with a talented, multinational team.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Work With</strong></p><p>We use the latest tools and technologies to build globally scalable, reliable, and maintainable services for both end-users and business customers. Our stack includes:</p><ul> <li><strong>Backend:</strong> TypeScript (ExpressJS, NestJS), PHP 8 (Laravel 10 Monolith &amp; legacy)</li> <li><strong>Frontend:</strong> React</li> <li><strong>Databases:</strong> MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis</li> <li><strong>Messaging:</strong> RabbitMQ, Kafka</li> <li><strong>Cloud:</strong> AWS, Kubernetes</li> <li><strong>CI/CD:</strong> GitLab Pipelines</li> </ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul> <li>Hands-on experience with Node.js (ExpressJS, NestJS) and Laravel is a big plus</li> <li>Strong knowledge of TypeScript</li> <li>Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL</li> <li>Experience with modern CI/CD systems and cloud services</li> <li>Familiarity with frameworks like NestJS, ExpressJS, Laravel</li> <li>Experience working in Scrum or other agile environments</li> <li>Good knowledge about design patterns and SOLID.</li> <li>Experience on improving legacy code bases.</li> </ul><p><strong>Personal Qualities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Persistent and determined in solving complex problems</li> <li>Comfortable asking questions and seeking help</li> <li>Confident in writing technical documentation</li> <li>Fluent in English and enjoy working in an international team</li> <li>Committed to building maintainable, high-quality, and scalable solutions</li> </ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul> <li>Work with a highly skilled, multinational team</li> <li>Individual training budget</li> <li>Opportunities to join or create internal knowledge-sharing sessions</li> <li>Flexible working hours and choice of tools (laptop &amp; smartphone)</li> <li>Hybrid work model—office visits only when required by your team</li> <li>A chance to grow your expertise in an internationally expanding company</li> <li>Supportive colleagues and a great team culture</li> </ul><p><strong>Ready to join us?</strong><br/> Submit your application via the button below and help us build the future of EV charging—while having fun along the way!</p>