Backend AWS Engineer

Grape Up is a consulting & technology company, helping enterprises create the most important applications by leveraging AI & cloud-native technologies and modern ways of delivering software. We are developing a telematics platform together with frontend app which is collecting telemetry data acquired from vehicles, e.g. its location, tire pressure, amount of fuel, etc., processes and transfers them to the appropriate customer teams. We integrate directly with OEMs such as Tesla, Ford, Toyota, GM, etc. This solution is revolutionary in the automotive industry and helps our car rental client to act faster, better and safer. Along with developing the new features, you will be responsible for planning and introducing architectural and quality changes, implementing good practices, and software development standards. The client’s team is located in Ireland and we cooperate with them remotely. Responsibilities Develop an advanced platform which uses telemetry data to present vehicles’ precise location, diagnostics (fuel level, oil level etc.), and rental info Introduce and maintain the highest quality standards Participate in application architecture design and development Collaborate closely with other developers and other teams: data team, UI/UX designers Participate in meetings with client/product owner Analysis of business needs and transforming them into product requirements Requirements Experience with designing and building applications with Python and/or Java on top of AWS (Lambda, Kinesis, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, VPC, CDK) Experience with RESTful APIs to connect the app with backend services Experience with modern development tools (Git, CI/CD, Jenkins) Willingness to learn and work with a mix of different backend & frontend technologies (Python, Java/Spring, Typescript, React, Material-UI) Very good command of English, both written and spoken (B2/C1) Good communication skills, openness Self-reliance, determination, assertiveness Nice to have Hands-on experience in building serverless applications (AWS Lambda) Experience with AWS Infrastructure as a code tools (CDK and/or CloudFormation) Previous experience with BDD and unit testing Benefits of joining Grape Up Non-corporate work environment among experienced engineers Individual growth & development plan supported by cyclical feedback sessions Access to knowledge platforms (e.g. Pluralsight) Equipment of your choice In-house business and tech trainings, and meetups Financing of conferences, external trainings, and certifications Language lessons (English, German and Polish for foreigners) Cafeteria MyBenefit where you can choose your favorite perks (e.g. LuxMed private medical care, MultiSport, shopping and event vouchers, etc.) Mental health care with Wellbee Weekly Lunch & Learn where we meet up in the office, lunch together, and share our knowledge Employee referral program Rewards for the success of the month and year awarded by our employees Integration activities & trips Business travel opportunities to the USA, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and many other destinations