Buildings Contract

Senior Software Engineer - 1 year Fixed term contract

Gropyus

Posted

Apr 22, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Contract

Mission

What you will drive

In this role you'll work with us to generate the 3D parametric models that power our automated production lines. You'll help design and improve our Kotlin services, build smart automation flows that react to new data, and tackle fascinating geometry and math challenges along the way.

We believe with the right mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm, any seasoned Software Engineer, can contribute at GROPYUS, no matter their background. We live pro-active, agile, and test-driven development and value automation not just in CI/CD but in every aspect of work.

Impact

The difference you'll make

You'll help build products that profoundly impact people's lives by creating sustainable, affordable homes using timber construction methods and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Strong Kotlin experience: Professional experience developing with Kotlin.
  • Cloud-native experience: Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications on Azure, GCP, AWS, or a similar cloud platform.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
  • Previous experience with performance optimizations of algorithms and geometrical 3D challenges.
  • End-to-end software ownership: Experience designing, building, running, and maintaining production software.
  • Modern engineering practices: Strong understanding of modern design patterns and experience or interest in pair programming and/or mob programming.

Benefits

What's in it for you

  • 1 year fixed term contract (parental leave replacement) with 30 vacation days
  • Flexible, hybrid work: Work from home or office, work from abroad for up to 40 days per year, flex hours
  • Company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), employee discounts with selected sustainable brands
  • Mental health support through anonymous private/group sessions
  • Ownership opportunities to make your mark and drive solutions
  • Diverse work environment with team members from over 50 countries

About

Inside Gropyus

GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings using prefabricated building systems, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes to manufacture aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods.