Senior Software Developer (f/m/d) Starting January 2026
Full Time
Senior Software Developer - Innovative Software for Climate Impact Analysis (m/f/d)
Full time starting January 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid: Office & Home Office)
right° is a leading software company specializing in measuring the climate impact of economic entities in a single, understandable unit – °C. With our unique XDC-Model, we deliver clear, data-driven insights that enable companies to transparently understand and strategically manage their contribution to climate change.
right° is led by our founders, Hannah Helmke and Dr. Sebastian Müller. Their visionary yet grounded leadership shapes a corporate culture defined by pragmatic collaboration, flexibility, and a strong team spirit - qualities that manifest in our intensive, results-driven work environment.
Your Role & Contribution:
As a Senior Software Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product landscape and the technological foundation of our company. You will work hands-on in a collaborative environment, contributing your skills to develop and maintain scalable, impactful software solutions. Your work will directly support organizations in understanding and reducing their climate impact.
1. Develop Future-Ready Solutions
- Help shape and implement the vision for right°'s software products, tools, and APIs.
- Design and develop innovative features to expand the potential of the XDC Model in customer applications.
2. Enhance & Maintain Our Tech Stack
- Contribute to improving existing solutions through refactoring, performance enhancements, and bug fixing.
- Take responsibility for both backend and frontend aspects of the stack, ensuring smooth integration and user experience.
3. Ensure Code Quality & Best Practices
- Own your code from development through deployment.
- Uphold coding standards, conduct reviews, write tests, and ensure documentation.
Cultural Fit:
- Work closely with colleagues in Product, Data Science, and Customer Success to deliver impactful software.
- Actively participate in team discussions and agile planning processes to improve collaboration and outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience:
1. Technical Expertise
- At least 6 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong backend experience, ideally with Kotlin or Java.
- Familiar with DevOps tools: Git (GitLab), Docker, Kubernetes.
- Confident with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL).
- Comfortable working with frontend technologies like Vue.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
2. Mindset & Working Style
- Passionate about climate tech and software development.
- T-shaped skill set with broad knowledge and deep expertise in key areas.
- Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style in a fast-paced environment.
3. Communication & Teamwork
- Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus (or willingness to learn).
- Open, collaborative attitude and a desire to contribute to a diverse, values-driven team.
Our Tech Stack:
- CI/CD & Orchestration: GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes (Rancher)
- Database: PostgreSQL (OVH VMs, Ubuntu)
- Backend: Kotlin (Quarkus), Python (Flask, FastAPI), FusionAuth
- Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript
What We Offer:
1. Purpose & Impact
Work on software solutions that empower our clients to clearly understand and strategically manage their climate impact - based on measuring climate impact in °C, one of the most powerful tools for driving climate transition. This unique capability is the cornerstone of our forward-thinking work.
2. Innovative and Collaborative Environment
Experience a work setting where our clients are pioneers and trailblazers. You will engage in exciting, groundbreaking projects that propel the climate transition forward. Enjoy close collaboration with our experienced founders and esteemed partners.
3. Intense Working Conditions & Flexibility
In our dynamic and results-oriented culture, we value dedicated team members who are ready to work intensively and tackle challenges with full commitment. We offer an office in Frankfurt as well as flexible home office options, allowing you to manage your working hours independently. Success is our priority, and your valuable contributions are duly recognized.
4. Career & Personal Development
Grow by doing: at right°, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, explore new areas, and learn hands-on in a dynamic environment. We believe in direct communication and learning from each other rather than formal processes. As part of a passionate and mission-driven team, you’ll be surrounded by people who challenge ideas, share knowledge, and push boundaries together.
5. Attractive Compensation & Bonus System
Receive a competitive salary with flexible working hours and participate in a bonus system that rewards outstanding performance.
Join Our Team:
If you are a technology expert who drives innovative software solutions and is passionate about advancing the only method to quantify climate impact in °C across several economic entities, we look forward to your application. Please send your complete application (in German or English) to our CEO, Hannah Helmke, at h.helmke@right-basedonscience.de.
(Note: Only applicants with a valid work permit for Germany/Europe will be considered.)
Learn more about right° and our mission on our website.
Join us in shaping innovative software that paves the way for clear, measurable climate impact—apply now!
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Full time starting January 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid: Office & Home Office)
right° is a leading software company specializing in measuring the climate impact of economic entities in a single, understandable unit – °C. With our unique XDC-Model, we deliver clear, data-driven insights that enable companies to transparently understand and strategically manage their contribution to climate change.
right° is led by our founders, Hannah Helmke and Dr. Sebastian Müller. Their visionary yet grounded leadership shapes a corporate culture defined by pragmatic collaboration, flexibility, and a strong team spirit - qualities that manifest in our intensive, results-driven work environment.
Your Role & Contribution:
As a Senior Software Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product landscape and the technological foundation of our company. You will work hands-on in a collaborative environment, contributing your skills to develop and maintain scalable, impactful software solutions. Your work will directly support organizations in understanding and reducing their climate impact.
1. Develop Future-Ready Solutions
- Help shape and implement the vision for right°'s software products, tools, and APIs.
- Design and develop innovative features to expand the potential of the XDC Model in customer applications.
2. Enhance & Maintain Our Tech Stack
- Contribute to improving existing solutions through refactoring, performance enhancements, and bug fixing.
- Take responsibility for both backend and frontend aspects of the stack, ensuring smooth integration and user experience.
3. Ensure Code Quality & Best Practices
- Own your code from development through deployment.
- Uphold coding standards, conduct reviews, write tests, and ensure documentation.
Cultural Fit:
- Work closely with colleagues in Product, Data Science, and Customer Success to deliver impactful software.
- Actively participate in team discussions and agile planning processes to improve collaboration and outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience:
1. Technical Expertise
- At least 6 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong backend experience, ideally with Kotlin or Java.
- Familiar with DevOps tools: Git (GitLab), Docker, Kubernetes.
- Confident with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL).
- Comfortable working with frontend technologies like Vue.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
2. Mindset & Working Style
- Passionate about climate tech and software development.
- T-shaped skill set with broad knowledge and deep expertise in key areas.
- Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style in a fast-paced environment.
3. Communication & Teamwork
- Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus (or willingness to learn).
- Open, collaborative attitude and a desire to contribute to a diverse, values-driven team.
Our Tech Stack:
- CI/CD & Orchestration: GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes (Rancher)
- Database: PostgreSQL (OVH VMs, Ubuntu)
- Backend: Kotlin (Quarkus), Python (Flask, FastAPI), FusionAuth
- Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript
What We Offer:
1. Purpose & Impact
Work on software solutions that empower our clients to clearly understand and strategically manage their climate impact - based on measuring climate impact in °C, one of the most powerful tools for driving climate transition. This unique capability is the cornerstone of our forward-thinking work.
2. Innovative and Collaborative Environment
Experience a work setting where our clients are pioneers and trailblazers. You will engage in exciting, groundbreaking projects that propel the climate transition forward. Enjoy close collaboration with our experienced founders and esteemed partners.
3. Intense Working Conditions & Flexibility
In our dynamic and results-oriented culture, we value dedicated team members who are ready to work intensively and tackle challenges with full commitment. We offer an office in Frankfurt as well as flexible home office options, allowing you to manage your working hours independently. Success is our priority, and your valuable contributions are duly recognized.
4. Career & Personal Development
Grow by doing: at right°, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, explore new areas, and learn hands-on in a dynamic environment. We believe in direct communication and learning from each other rather than formal processes. As part of a passionate and mission-driven team, you’ll be surrounded by people who challenge ideas, share knowledge, and push boundaries together.
5. Attractive Compensation & Bonus System
Receive a competitive salary with flexible working hours and participate in a bonus system that rewards outstanding performance.
Join Our Team:
If you are a technology expert who drives innovative software solutions and is passionate about advancing the only method to quantify climate impact in °C across several economic entities, we look forward to your application. Please send your complete application (in German or English) to our CEO, Hannah Helmke, at h.helmke@right-basedonscience.de.
(Note: Only applicants with a valid work permit for Germany/Europe will be considered.)
Learn more about right° and our mission on our website.
Join us in shaping innovative software that paves the way for clear, measurable climate impact—apply now!
