About the Role

As a Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d) – Cloud & Platform Solutions at DRIVE Consulting, you will support clients in developing, operating, and continuously improving modern cloud-based software platforms within industrial and automotive environments. Your focus will be on backend software development, AWS cloud architectures, system integration, and the implementation of security and safety-related requirements. In addition, you will analyze complex technical issues, contribute to sustainable solutions, and help ensure the stability, scalability, and security of mission-critical software platforms.

You will be part of a growing international setup, contributing to the development of our new DRIVE location in Bucharest. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will help shape scalable software architectures, drive technical excellence, and deliver high-impact solutions through a proactive, ownership-driven, and collaborative approach.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve backend components and cloud-based services for modern software platforms
• Contribute to the development, operation, and continuous optimization of AWS-based cloud and platform architectures
• Analyze, specify, and implement security and safety requirements following secure software engineering principles
• Develop and maintain AWS-based cloud services and distributed system components
• Implement and maintain integrations between AWS-based cloud services and adjacent enterprise systems and platforms
• Analyze complex technical incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable long-term solutions to ensure stable platform operation
• Perform code reviews and actively contribute to architecture discussions and technical design decisions
• Utilize modern software engineering practices, AI-assisted development tools, and automation to improve development efficiency and software quality
• Create structured technical documentation, implementation concepts, and architecture-related artifacts
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, platform teams, and business stakeholders to continuously improve platform stability, scalability, and performance

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field (top universities, very good academic results).
• Background in automotive, industrial software, Big Tech, or other fast-paced software development environments is highly preferred
• Experience in consulting, client-facing, or project-driven environments is considered a plus
• Professional experience in backend software development using Java, Python, or comparable programming languages
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including the development and operation of cloud-based applications and services
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git, Linux environments, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, and system integrations
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or comparable AI-assisted development tools
• Basic understanding of Cyber Security, Security-by-Design, Functional Safety, and secure software architectures
• A strong plus: Experience in developing or integrating AI / machine learning models and frameworks for data-driven automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent system features
• Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with Scrum and Jira
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
• Structured working style combined with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international project environments
• Fluent English (mandatory); German is a plus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Exposure to international, high-impact automotive/industrial projects
• A dynamic environment with real ownership and visibility
• Hybrid working model
• The opportunity to actively contribute to building and scaling a new organization