Senior Back-end Developer

🚘Back-end Developer at Vloto: Help Shape the Future of Shared Mobility! 🚘

Do you want to be part of a young and creative team at a rapidly growing startup preparing for its next phase of scaling up? Then we’re looking for you! 💡 At Vloto, we are seeking an experienced back-end developer who writes clean code and enjoys working with large datasets. Your expertise and ideas will directly influence our technology stack and growth ambitions.

About Vloto

Vloto is a fast-growing startup at the forefront of transforming shared mobility. We already offer our 100% electric, luxurious, and well-maintained shared cars across more than 15 locations. Our mission? To make shared transportation accessible to everyone by introducing sustainable mobility options for communities. Through smart technology and user-friendly apps, we deliver a seamless user experience.

Our current offerings include shared cars and boats, but we are at the start of a major expansion into new customer segments and transportation options. This expansion underscores our mission to make transportation accessible to everyone in the community, supported by flexible subscription models. Vloto isn’t just a startup; we are a critical link in the evolution of shared transportation, with a clear focus on sustainability and community connections.

Future Vision 🌐

For over three years, Vloto has been developing its unique community-focused shared mobility concept. Starting from our test area in the “De Krijgsman” neighborhood in Muiden—where our investor KNSF is developing 1,300 homes—we’ve built a solid foundation and are expanding this year to many new communities, growing our fleet from 80 to 300 vehicles. Our ambition reaches far: transforming mobility both nationally and internationally.

Our Tech Team

The tech team consists of six members: two back-end developers, two front-end developers, a designer, and a product owner. Together, we aim to position Vloto as a leader in shared transportation.

Your role as Back-end Developer 💻

You will be responsible for designing, delivering, deploying, and monitoring reliable software solutions in a production environment. Your role requires a keen interest in modern web applications and APIs, and the ability to integrate these technologies in collaboration with your colleagues. You must be eager to learn, continuously improve your skills, and contribute to the evolution of our platform. You will collaborate closely with our designer, product owner, operations specialists, and other developers to create, test, and launch new features. 🚀

Your responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Actively contribute to technical roadmap decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable system designs.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize performance, security, and reliability while adopting best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Security & Monitoring: Implement best practices for data integrity, security, logging, and continuous monitoring of back-end systems.
• Leadership: Lead by example in scrum sprints, guide junior and mid-level developers, and maintain an atmosphere of learning and collaboration.
• Innovation: Propose and implement innovative solutions, keep up with industry trends, and contribute to the evolution of our platform.

Together with your colleagues you will work on four innovative products:

1️⃣ Consumer-facing Vloto App: Used by 1,300+ active users, handling 500+ rides per week.

2️⃣ Vloter App: Used by our “Vloters” for tasks like cleaning and charging the cars.

3️⃣ Back-End Dashboard: A powerful data platform providing insights into our fleet, growth, user behavior, and CO₂ savings.

4️⃣ VlotoTaxi App: Used by taxi drivers.

Who are you?

You’re an entrepreneurial Back-End Developer with at least 5 years of experience in server-side programming, database management, and API design. You enjoy solving complex, data-heavy challenges, taking ownership of projects, and maintaining high-quality standards in code. You thrive agile environments and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.

Do you recognize yourself in most of the following?

• PHP & Laravel: Strong foundation in PHP, ideally with Laravel or similar frameworks.
• JavaScript​: Comfortable with Node.js for back-end tasks (experience with Vue.js or React Native is a plus but not required)
• Databases: Proficient with MySQL, including query optimization
• APIs: Skilled in designing and consuming RESTful/JSON APIs
• Server Management: Familiarity with Linux environments, SSH, and basic server orchestration
• Version Control: Expert in Git and GitHub
• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with automated build, test, and deployment workflows

What Do We Offer You?

At Vloto, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic startup actively shaping its future. We value your creative input, and your ideas are essential for developing new features

The perks

💸 A competitive salary

💻 Tools: An Apple MacBook Pro or laptop of your choice with flexibility to select your tools

🏖️ Time Off: 25 vacation days, holiday pay, and a pension plan

🍴 Inspiring Workspace: Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our chef at our historic office in Muiden

🚗 Travel Reimbursement: Plus the possibility to work in a hybrid setup

🌱 Impactful Work: Grow with Vloto and contribute to a sustainable future for shared transportation

💚Extras: Fun team outings and cool trips (last year we went to Finland!)

Join the Mobility Revolution! 📩

Are you ready to make a significant impact on shared mobility at Vloto? We can’t wait to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter to [email protected]l

Note: Applications without a motivation letter may be overlooked

We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Vloto!