Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d)

About us

About the role

What you’ll do

• Develop RESTful APIs in Python & Django: Design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable APIs to support our cutting-edge applications
• Stay Up-to-Date with Latest Technologies: Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply them to enhance our backend systems
• Performance Profiling and Monitoring: Utilize tools such as Datadog, Grafana, and CloudWatch to identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system performance
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a mentor for other members of the engineering team, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Pair Programming: Embrace collaborative development through pair programming sessions, contributing to a culture of shared expertise and problem-solving
• Integration of Best Practices: Take the lead in developing and maintaining integration of best practices among all backend developers, ensuring consistency and excellence in code quality
• Cloud Infrastructure Design and Deployment: Design and deploy services on cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, while also welcoming experience with other cloud providers
• Code Quality: Ship clear, maintainable, and thoughtfully commented code, contributing to a codebase that reflects excellence in both functionality and readability

What you’ll need

• Several years of professional experience with Python & Django
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Object-Relational Mapping (ORMs)
• Experience with testing frameworks to ensure code reliability and maintainability
• Experience with cloud – we’re on AWS (Azure, GCP, AWS or similiar technologies)
• Nice to have: Experience with WebRTC, demonstrating a versatile skill set

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Be an integral part of a cross-functional, international, diverse, highly motivated, and open-minded team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access a personal development budget per year, with 2 additional days of leave for attending conferences and courses. Benefit from full access to LinkedIn Learning to continuously enhance your skills.
• Generous Vacation Package: Take advantage of 27 vacation days per year, with an additional vacation day for each year of service, offering up to 30 vacation days to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace the flexibility of home office options and adaptable working hours to suit your lifestyle and preferences.
• Top-of-the-Line Tools: Receive a notebook of your choice and all the tools and gadgets necessary to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
• Active Lifestyle Benefits: If you enjoy riding a bike, profit from our cooperation with JobRad, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Engaging Team and Company Events: Participate in regular fun team and company events, including Oktoberfest, Isar-rafting tours, laser-tag, and much more, fostering a vibrant and enjoyable work environment.
• Language Learning Opportunities: Don’t speak German? No problem! Take advantage of language learning opportunities with GoFluent to broaden your language skills.
• Modern and Comfortable Workspace: Work in our modern, bright, and spacious office, and recharge at our hangout lounge where you can enjoy free fruits, snacks, and drinks.