Job Description

<h3>CheckWatt is a green and rapidly growing company in the environmental and energy sector. We are on an exciting growth journey and are now looking for a Senior Backend Architect to help shape the future of sustainable energy solutions.</h3>
<p>With us, you have the chance to <strong>influence Sweden's environmental goals</strong> and, in the long term, make an international impact through efficient energy aggregation from renewable sources, connected to batteries and virtual power plants.</p>
<h3>What and why?</h3>
<h3>Energy Revolution:</h3>
<ul>
<li>We provide measurement, control, and IT systems for energy efficiency. Our collective mission is a stable, renewable energy system with unlimited access to cheap, clean electricity by expanding production and smartly controlling resources like batteries, EV charging, and heat pumps.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Green Innovation:</h3>
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<li>We stay at the forefront of renewable energy developments to serve our higher purpose and make a significant impact on sustainable energy solutions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Openness and Trust:</h3>
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<li>We build meaningful relationships with customers and partners through honesty and collaboration, ensuring our operations meet the highest standards by regularly measuring and refining key metrics.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Your Contribution:</h3>
<p>As a Senior Backend Architect with us, you will be part of our dedicated backend team of about 10 people developing software for embedded systems and databases. You will lead and be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our backend systems. You are expected to both code and design solutions as well as mentor and support the team.</p>
<p>You will work closely with our other development teams; frontend, embedded, VPP (Virtual Power Plant), and also industry specialists. This is to ensure our solutions are scalable, robust, and secure. At CheckWatt all teams have their own DevOps and infrastructure set-ups, so you’ll be working on expanding our infrastructure and prepare our systems for our international expansion.</p>
<p>You have the opportunity to work hybrid remote and on Wednesdays we meet at the office for fika and a chat. Our headquarter is in Stockholm but your nearest office will be at the “best coast” here in Gothenburg.</p>
<h3>We look beyond your resume, but we think you have:</h3>
<ul>
<li>At least 5 years of experience working with .NET and SQL Server.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate, listen, and coach the team.</li>
<li>Experience working with system architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure.</li>
</ul>
<h3>We consider it a plus if you have:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience with Azure or any other cloud services. Linux knowledge would be beneficial. If you are familiar working with Kanban it will contribute to our way of working.</li>
</ul>
<p>Only English? That works totally fine!</p>
<h3>We are looking for you who:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Has strong leadership qualities and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Are result-oriented, communicative, and patient.</li>
<li>Likes structure and wants to drive their work forward with great personal responsibility.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why CheckWatt?</h3>
<p>At CheckWatt, we are committed to creating a stable, renewable energy system with unlimited access to affordable, clean electricity. By smartly managing flexible energy resources like batteries and virtual power plants, you will play a key role in achieving this vision. We value diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering you the chance to grow in a dynamic industry driven by innovation and customer focus.</p>
<p>Join us at CheckWatt, where your efforts truly make a difference. Every day, you contribute to more efficient and sustainable energy use, impacting both Sweden and the world. Welcome to a green future where your contribution counts.</p>
<p>Welcome to CheckWatt! – become a key player in shaping a sustainable future!</p>
<p>Interviews are happening on a rolling basis, so don't wait – apply today! However, we will be entering holiday periods now so responses may take a little longer.</p>
<p>Looking forward to reading your application, jump on our green journey today!</p>