Backend Engineer (.NET) (f/m/d) (Remote)

Backend Engineer (.NET) (f/m/d)

Company Overview

Apaleo is the world's most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.

Job Summary

If you're driven by the idea of making hospitality smarter, more human, and powered by cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently seeking a Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and extend backend services for the platform using .NET 10 running in Docker containers.
• Develop features end-to-end, from database design through business logic to RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to keeping the platform scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
• Monitor services in production and help identify and resolve issues early.
• Write clean, well-tested code, including unit and e2e tests.
• Take ownership of technical projects, driving end-to-end delivery while collaborating closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend engineers.
• Be part of an agile team where your ideas and feedback are encouraged and valued.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience independently delivering backend features end-to-end in a cloud environment.
• Solid experience with .NET / C# backend development.
• Hands-on experience with at least some of the following: Relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Docker and basic containerized workflows, Cloud platforms such as AWS, Message-based or asynchronous systems (e.g., Kafka or equivalents).
• Familiarity with microservices concepts and API-driven architectures.
• Comfortable breaking down tasks, estimating work, and delivering features incrementally.
• Experience or interest in using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• First experience with Kafka or other streaming / messaging systems.
• Exposure to Kubernetes / ECS or cloud-native DevOps practices.
• Basic experience with performance tuning or database optimizations.
• Experience working in SaaS or API-first products.

What We Offer

Culture & Growth

• A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities.
• Growth & Development: 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and opportunities to take on more responsibility.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Empowered environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming the hospitality industry.
• Competitive & Fair Compensation: Salaries are competitive and guided by benchmarking data.

Perks & Lifestyle

• Flexible & Remote Work Options: Work from home, the office or in a hybrid setup.
• Free Public Transport: Fully covered Deutschland Ticket.
• Team Connection: Regular team dinners, company meetups, Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas parties, and other offsite events.
• Paid Time Off: 30 days of vacation.
• Health & Wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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