Software Engineer

⚡ About PowerUs

PowerUs is building the ultimate career platform for skilled blue-collar workers. Our platform helps workers find jobs they love and guides them in their professional journey — from apprenticeship to retirement. In parallel, we assist companies in swiftly hiring skilled workers, particularly in the dynamic field of renewable energy, including solar and wind sectors. Qualified workers are the most important missing link in the energy transition towards renewable energy.

Using the PowerUs platform, workers can enter these new and exciting industries, unlocking opportunities to increase their earnings by up to 50%. Our recent €24 million Series B financing round, backed by investors, like Eurazeo, General Catalyst, Headline, and HV Capital, alongside successful business angels such as Max Viessmann, the founders of Personio, and Mario Götze, we can truly commit to our mission of a more sustainable future.

🙌 Job Mission

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications in either our Worker or Company Squads. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features, to optimise performance and contribute to the PowerUs Mission.

🎯 What You’ll Do

• Work within a cross-functional team working on full-stack solutions to meet our users need
• Follow and iterate on engineering best practices to achieve a robust code base, e.g. through code reviews and unit tests.
• Identify and proactively address challenges on the product, driving complex technical decisions within your peer group.
• Demonstrate operational rigour around root causing and fixing bugs within their squad’s domain
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to build new features.
• Improve the code architecture and delivering high-value solutions
• Manage and take ownership of individual projects

🌟 What We’re Looking For

• A few years experience in both backend and frontend development. You’ll need experience with Typescript, but any additional experience with our tech stack (Angular, Nest, Typescript, Tx, MongoDB, Jest, Docker) is an added bonus!
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated and communicative
• You have an understanding and practical experience working with Agile software development practices
• Fluent English language skills is essential

For this role you will need to be based in Germany and able to work in Berlin or remotely.

💪 What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including Employee Stock Options.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely across Germany or from our vibrant office in Berlin.
• 30 days of vacation to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Annual budget for L&D via LOTARO to support your professional growth.
• Mobility flat rate of €50/month for sharing services like cars, scooters, and public transport for employees based in Germany.
• Bright open office with an impressive roof terrace, plus unlimited drinks and snacks to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• Discounts for Urban Sports Club or Gym Pass to keep you active and healthy for employees based in Germany.
• Join an early-stage, fast-growing startup backed by Tier-1 investors.
• Make a significant impact on company strategy from day one and collaborate directly with the founders.

As an equal opportunity employer, we proudly welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, disability statuses, ages, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We encourage you to apply even if you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the role and our mission. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for team members who are genuinely excited to join PowerUs! We look forward to receiving your application!