Senior Backend Developer

Requisition ID:  58359
Location(s): 

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience:  Specialist
Type of position:  Full-Time
Job Family:  Information Technology

Vestas Factory

Are you ready to step into a Company with a vision to be the Global Leader of Sustainable Energy Solutions? Join us at Vestas as a Senior Backend Developer and help us innovate for a more sustainable world.

 

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Customer Channels Engineering


To achieve Vestas’ ambitious growth targets, a transformative shift in our operations is essential, with digitalization at the forefront. The Digital Customer Channels & Experience team in Digital Solutions is dedicated to designing, developing, and continuously enhancing digital products tailored to Vestas’ customers.

We embrace a product-led approach, organizing autonomous product teams that include frontend and backend developers, as well as designers, all structured into chapters, alongside a product owner.

We are currently seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our Customer Content and Knowledge team. In this role, you will help create a digital product that enables Vestas’ customers to effortlessly access and download relevant turbine documentation, supporting both the sales and service phases. 


Responsibilities

  • Develop robust, scalable and secure Java-based applications
  • Design and implement backend components and APIs
  • Integrate data storage solutions and ensure data consistency
  • Optimize application performance and scalability
  • Implement security protocols and data protection measures
  • Write clean and maintainable code following best practices
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members 


Qualifications

  • Scalable & Secure Development: Develop robust, scalable, and secure Java-based applications, ensuring long-term system stability
  • API & Backend Design: Architect and implement backend components and RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end systems
  • Data Management & Consistency: Integrate and manage data storage solutions while ensuring data consistency and reliability
  • Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize application performance for scalability and efficiency, addressing potential bottlenecks
  • Security & Best Practices: Implement security protocols, follow data protection measures, and write clean, maintainable code adhering to industry best practices 

 

Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to understand complex problems and devise efficient backend solutions
  • Problem-Solving: Exhibit effective problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and optimize backend functionalities
  • Collaboration: Work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively, and contribute positively towards outcomes
  • Adaptability: Display adaptability in handling evolving project requirements and adopting new technologies in backend development
  • Attention to Detail: Uphold meticulous attention to detail in writing code, ensuring backend functionality is accurate, efficient, and error-free
  • Creativity: Bring creative insights to backend development, proposing innovative solutions and optimizing code for improved performance
  • Communication: Demonstrate good communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly, collaborate with team members, and engage in effective problem-solving

 

What we offer

As a Java Developer in our team, you’ll work in a dedicated environment where we stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends, continuously integrating them into our work. We believe that our mission as a team is not only about developing software but also about making our workplace and the world a better place through our technological solutions.

We believe in a culture characterized by learning and development, where we encourage each other to explore new ideas and approaches. Through regular knowledge sharing and collaborative brainstorming, we aim to create an inspiring and innovative work environment.

Your daily work will involve technologies like Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Azure Cloud, and Azure DevOps.

If this sounds appealing to you, we offer an exciting full-time job in a flexible work environment that values collaboration and innovation.


Additional information

Your primary workplace will be in Aarhus, Denmark.

Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be amended or withdrawn at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application by 28/02/2025.

For further information please contact Lasse Fangel-Nejmann, Hiring Manager at lasne@vestas.com.


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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.