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Join us at suena energy as a Junior Backend Engineer (f/m/x) and become an essential part of our new platform team!\nYou’ll work side-by-side with experienced engineers on both APIs and data-driven backend systems, gaining hands-on experience in everything from database design to real-time integrations for next-generation energy trading. This is your chance to learn, grow, and have a real impact in a friendly, ambitious, and sustainable tech environment.\nsuena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables.\nOur vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently. Our algorithmic trading software maximizes the revenues of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets on European short-term power markets-while minimizing risk.\nWe're a 60+ person team that's fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. 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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out - your contact is Aytaç (Interim Talent Partner).You’ll hear back from us within 5 working days of your application. We value your time and want to make the process as transparent as possible. Once we receive your application, we’ll send you a confirmation email outlining the next steps and what you can expect from our interview process.\nWe can’t wait to meet you!\nsuena energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and reject any form of discrimination. It is important to us to create an inclusive environment for all our team members. We want to particularly emphasize that our call for applicants is addressed to all genders. 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