Backend Engineer (.NET) (f/m/d)

Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.

If you’re driven by the idea of making hospitality smarter, more human, and powered by cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you. We’re currently seeking a Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join our team.

• Implement and extend backend services for the platform using .NET 8+ running in Docker containers.
• Develop features end-to-end, from database design through business logic to RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to keeping the platform scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
• Monitor services in production and help identify and resolve issues early.
• Write clean, well-tested code, including unit and integration / e2e tests.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend engineers in an agile team where your ideas and feedback are valued.

• A degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience independently delivering backend features end-to-end in a cloud environment.
• Solid experience with .NET / C# backend development.
• Hands-on experience with at least some of the following:
  • Relational databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Docker and basic containerized workflows
  • Cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Message-based or asynchronous systems (e.g., Kafka or equivalents)
• Familiarity with microservices concepts and API-driven architectures.
• Comfortable breaking down tasks, estimating work, and delivering features incrementally.
• Experience or interest in using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, CodeWhisperer) to improve productivity and code quality.
• Fluent in English.

• First experience with Kafka or other streaming / messaging systems.
• Exposure to Kubernetes / ECS or cloud-native DevOps practices.
• Basic experience with performance tuning or database optimizations.
• Experience working in SaaS or API-first products.

• A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities, bringing unique cultural perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to shape the future of hospitality tech.
• Growth & Development: As we scale, so do your opportunities. You’ll benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and plenty of chances to take on more responsibility. Our evolving career framework ensures you have increasing opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Great ideas can come from anywhere. We empower you to take responsibility, make decisions, and contribute directly in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
• Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming the hospitality industry. From day one, your work drives real impact and you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life.
• Competitive & Fair Compensation: We believe great work deserves great pay. Our salaries are competitive and guided by benchmarking data to ensure fairness across all roles and teams. We make sure to recognize and reward performance and contribution.