Remote Software Engineer/Infrastructure Engineer - YTEC

If you are a senior software developer and you also have knowledge of system administration, keep reading or just apply already! And maybe you'll come work in our dynamic and international team.


About the job

At YTEC, we will challenge you to use all your knowledge and skills to develop innovative software solutions for our clients. As a senior software developer, you have over five years of experience in the field, can work independently, and provide guidance to your colleagues when needed.

In this role, you are not only an expert in software development but also familiar with system and infrastructure management

Your involvement is necessary for quality assurance and scaling various technologies around a large website with an large scale IoT component. 

For this position, it is important that you have experience with Linux, PHP, Bash, Python, (time series/SQL) databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS), as well as an understanding of load balancers, scaling, high availability, routing, etc.


About you

  • You are an experienced software/infra/iot engineer and stay updated on developments and trends in software and hardware systems;
  • You enjoy identifying and resolving technical problems in infrastructure;
  • Demonstrable level of education in the workfield;
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • Understanding of system architecture, networking, and cloud technologies;
  • Extensive knowledge of programming languages;
  • Proven experience in software development and system administration.
  • Experience with IoT setups/infrastructure (with e.g. MQTT) is a plus!

What we offer

  • A competitive salary range of € 5.000,- to € 6.000,- per month, tailored to your expertise;
  • Seize future opportunities to ascend to pivotal roles, including the possibility of becoming a Tech Lead, demonstrating our commitment to your professional growth;
  • Adequate training budget to further develop yourself through courses, certifications, and events;
  • An attractive pension plan where we double your contribution, to secure your future;
  • Generous allotment of 25 vacation days for ample rest and rejuvenation;
  • Company laptop and phone;
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely if desired;
  • Fun team outings and the opportunity to impress your colleagues with chess, ping pong or pool.
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