This job posting is not for madewithlove but for one of our clients whom we consciously chose to work with: Sailsense Analytics is building the leading IoT and data intelligence platform for the maritime industry. Their mission is to give sailors, fleet operators, and boat builders real-time insights into the state of their boats — from navigation to energy systems, engines, sensors, alerts, maintenance, and much more. Their ecosystem includes: ⚓️ The Sailsense Hub An onboard IoT gateway collecting telemetry (NMEA2000, CAN, Zigbee, GPS, engine data...) and sending it securely to the cloud. ⚡️ Powerail A next-generation digital switching module replacing traditional breakers, enabling remote control, energy monitoring, and automation. 📱 Sailsense Cloud Platform A modern web and mobile suite used by thousands of boat owners, rental fleets, technicians, and shipyards to:
They combine embedded hardware, real-time telemetry, high-availability cloud systems, machine learning, and delightful UI/UX into one coherent platform. Sailsense is scaling quickly, and they are expanding the engineering team with a Senior Backend Team Lead (f/m/x) who will take ownership of backend architecture, data pipelines, infrastructure reliability, and high-impact technical decisions.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Backend Engineer who also acts as Team Lead and Technical Owner. This is not a CTO role, but you will be the senior technical reference for the backend team and a key contributor to system design, architecture, and reliability. You will:
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both deep technical work (70–80%) and technical leadership (20–30%), and who wants to influence architecture without carrying C-level responsibilities.
1. Backend Architecture & Core Development You will be responsible for the architecture...
Posted 1/3/2026