Senior Software Engineer

at  ChargePoint

ABOUT US

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 or more years of experience building backend software, preferably with Kotlin or PHP.
• You have hands on experience with React or Vue.js.
• You apply computer science algorithms and data structures effectively in your work.
• Experience of building RESTful APIs for seamless client-server communication.
• You prioritize clean, readable, and maintainable code.
• You are familiar with source code management using Git.
• Comfortable navigating and using the *NIX command line.
• You can work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• A willingness to learn new technologies to stay at the cutting edge of development.
• Strong English communication skills; German skills are a bonus.
  If you are ready to take on the challenge of shaping the future of eMobility, join ChargePoint and help us revolutionize the way the world charges!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As part of our team, you will work on developing and implementing roaming solutions that enable seamless communication between different electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. You will help ensure our customers can access a growing network of charging stations, regardless of the provider, creating a unified and convenient charging experience. In this role, you will focus on building connections between various networks to make eMobility more accessible and user-friendly worldwide. If you have experience with Kotlin and/or PHP and enjoy building RESTful APIs, then you are the right fit for us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect flexible and scalable systems to meet evolving business needs.
• Contribute thoughtful, respectful, and impactful feedback during code reviews and design discussions.
• Dive into unfamiliar codebases, decipher their purpose, enhance them, and ensure proper documentation.
• Mentor junior developers, strengthening the team with your guidance and expertise.
• Rigorously test code, ensuring correctness and minimizing regressions.
• Identify complex problems, propose solutions, and collaborate across teams to implement them effectively.