Backend Python / Rust Developer

About Us

The Mobility House’s (TMH) mission is to create an emissions-free energy and mobility future. Since 2009, the company has developed an expansive partner ecosystem to intelligently integrate electric vehicles into the power grid, including electric vehicle charger manufacturers, 750+ installation companies, 65+ energy suppliers, and automotive manufacturers ranging from Audi to Tesla.

Our intelligent Charging and Energy Management system ChargePilot enables customers and partners to integrate electric vehicles into the grid for optimized and future proof operations. TMH’s unique vendor-neutral and interoperable technology approach to smart charging and energy management has been successful at over 1,500 commercial installations around the world. TMH has over 200 employees across its operations in Munich, Zurich, and Belmont, Calif. For more information visit our website.

About The Role

TMH seeks a self-motivated, energetic Backend Developer to help accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation by joining our North American division from Canada. Fueled by the momentum of the EV industry, TMH aims to design, develop, and enhance its ChargePilot product to address the global needs of our bus and truck customers across North America and Europe.

This Developer will work closely with our Lead Developer and Product team to understand TMH’s top priorities, define our development strategy, and most importantly, deliver these development outcomes with high-quality code. This role focuses on backend development for our Local Controller, an IoT device running our software at our customers' sites.

Successful candidates will need to be compatible with a DevOps mindset: self-sufficient, nimble, collaborative, committed to rapid lifecycle deployment, and accountable for code quality. Amongst an expanding team, this role offers growth opportunities, proximity to leadership and exposure to the crucial, cutting-edge world of electrical vehicles & energy optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Developer & Product team to align development priorities and strategies.
• Contribute high-quality code to our product software, enhancing the Local Controller’s operations and reliability.
• Maintain thorough documentation, ensure continuous improvement of our tech stack and methodologies, and leave the code in a better place than it was found.
• Balance different market requirements and maintain a global product that satisfies both markets.

Requirements

• Proven software development experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Expertise in backend development with Python and Rust.
• Strong foundation in Software Development fundamentals, and Clean Code principles.
• Networking and containerization skills (Docker).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Approachable, proactive, resourceful, collaborative, but also works autonomously.
• Able to work in Canada with the ability to travel internationally on a quarterly basis (Germany or California).
• Flexible culturally and logistically, including demonstrated experience collaborating remotely with colleagues across time zones and continents.

Bonus points:

• Startup experience with a selective product roadmap.
• Experience with IoT devices (e.g., PLCs, Raspberry Pi).
• Experience in cloud-based technologies (AWS).
• Prior exposure to product management and needs discovery.
• Familiarity with North American cybersecurity requirements.
• Proficiency in Agile workflow using Jira.
• Strong interest in The Mobility House's mission.

Our Tech Stack:

Python, Rust, Docker, AWS, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, Microservices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – $100,000-$120,000 CAD, plus 13 paid holidays, 22 days PTO, and paid parental leave (Offer details contingent on a range of factors, including skills, qualifications and experience).
• Growth opportunity – exposure to crucial new industry, international partners, and senior leaders.
• Team building – we host a company wide retreat 2x a year + annual team off sites.
• Open feedback culture – we want to grow as people and help each other to do the same.
• Learning opportunities – this is a burgeoning industry, and you’ll gain new knowledge and skills every day.
• Diversity – our small, multi-cultural team is passionate about The Mobility House’s mission.

If you’re passionate about driving the future of emission-free transportation, apply now to join our innovative team at TMH!