Job Description

IT / Essen Headoffice / Hybrid / Vollzeit / iSE02573


Welcome to ista


At ista, we support property owners and managers in making their buildings fit for the future and kind to the planet. That includes tracking and billing energy consumption in a way that’s easy to grasp, to help save energy and cut CO2 emissions. With over 6,300 employees in 20 countries, we’re committed to making it happen. Join us and help shape tomorrow, secure in the knowledge that you’re part of a successful company that also offers you the flexibility of agile working practices.
Here's what you can look forward to


Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot Design and provide APIs for other systems and frontend applications Contribute to architecture and design decisions with a focus on scalability and performance Collaborate with your cross-functional teammates to solve real-world challenges Write clean, maintainable, and testable code – and help your colleagues do the same Drive CI/CD practices, observability, and operational excellence within the team What we require of you


At least 3 years of professional experience with Java and Spring Boot in production environments Solid understanding of modern backend architectures: REST, microservices, and event-driven systems You think in systems, not just in endpoints and functions Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar), Git workflows, and containerization Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and scaling of applications You value test coverage, automation, and clean interfaces Ideally, you use modern AI tools such as GPT, Copilot, etc., to enhance workflows, create content, analyze data, or automate tasks You stay calm under pressure, give constructive feedback in code reviews, and enjoy sharing your knowledge Optional: Experience with Angular in frontend development What we offer you


Do the right thing with purpose and a future: our services save CO2 and protect the environment - we are working for a sustainable world of tomorrow Enjoy many benefits: Look forward to an attractive salary, 30 days' vacation per year and flexible working hours, including the opportunity to work up to 50% of the week on a mobile basis Secure good prospects for yourself: We are an internationally successful company with agile working methods and an open corporate culture. Our future course offers you long-term and excellent career options. Stay curious and develop yourself further: standing still is not an option for us, which is why we support you in every aspect of your development - a variety of learning opportunities await you Experience a working environment full of trust: We all pull together * Have fun in a motivated team: Whether it's a barbecue event, international soccer cup or ice cream for everyone in summer - we always come up with something new, so stay tuned!