Join Cardino, a German startup launched in 2022 that's making waves in the used EV market. By facilitating easier buying and selling of used electric vehicles, we're not just driving commerce but also propelling the energy transition toward sustainability. Our elite team hails from Berlin's startup scene with experience at McKinsey, BCG, Rocket Internet, Razor Group, Cosuno, Delivery Hero, HeyCar, and Auto1.
Join Cardino and make a significant impact in the startup world. As one of the first software engineers you’ll have an unique opportunity to participate in shaping our engineering processes and taking part in integrating from no-code stack with battle tested software engineering tooling.
Tasks
Cardino's main product was built using no-code tools like Bubble, Airtable, and Make. We are now at the forefront of an exciting transformation, integrating our no-code systems with traditional software engineering practices to drive our growth and enhance the stability of our platform.
Joining Cardino as one of the first Software Engineers means actively shaping the core of our platform to accelerate growth and support our expansion into new markets. You'll have a unique opportunity to work on a fresh codebase within an early-stage startup that has already proven its business model.
Learn more about our tech stack here
- Architecture and Design: Participate the architectural design and development of Cardino's platform with a focus on scalability and performance with API first approach.
- Iterative Product Development: Actively contribute to building our Cardino system with high quality code and focus on end user’s needs.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Shape Tech Stack and Engineering Processes: Contribute to building our engineering processes, best practices and tech stack we adopt into our engineering culture.
- Maintain and Improve Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Implement code reviews, testing, and quality control processes to ensure reliability and maintainability.
- System Monitoring and Optimization: Develop monitoring systems and ensure continuous performance tuning of applications, databases, and infrastructure.
- Contribute to Tech Strategy: Provide input into the technical roadmap and decision-making process, influencing the direction of Cardino’s product development as the company scales.
Requirements
- Experience: 4-6 years of experience as Software Engineer
- Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and at least one JVM backend framework like Spring
- Experience with at least one modern UI stack like Next.js, Vue, React
- Proficiency in designing and building REST API enforcing solid contracts between subsystems
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL (or other comparable RDBMS)
- Experience with Domain Driven Design
- Experience working with AWS technologies preferred
Benefits
- Seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance to accelerate your career by joining Cardino—a high-growth startup powered by leading venture capital backing and a freshly debuted product.
- Make a meaningful impact at the crossroads of Sustainability and Mobility, contributing to the fast-paced transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
- Elevate your skills with access to premier training programs and professional growth opportunities.
- Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your value.
- Experience the thrill of working in the dynamic city of Berlin, complete with the option for remote flexibility.
- Work-life balance: 32 days of vacation per year (30 TU, additional leave on December 24th and 31st)
- A benefit of your choice - from Urban Sportsclub, to Deutschlandticket to vouchers at well-known shops such as Ikea, Douglas or Media Markt.
- Unlock unparalleled avenues for career advancement and increased responsibilities as Cardino scales.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification. We're interested in ambitious individuals who are excited about our mission to drive the e-mobility revolution forward.
At Cardino, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, and religions—as well as members of the LGBTQAI+ community, those with visible and invisible disabilities, and people across all age groups and family configurations.
