Software Engineer - Backend

Backend Software Engineer

Location: Remote (Germany)

Our client is a well-established international business looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join their IT function. You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the development, enhancement and operation of core business systems, working on digital products that have a tangible impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership as an engineer, contributing to the sustainable development of your team's products.
• Work collaboratively with business departments and customers in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Implement product ideas using current and emerging technologies.
• Be closely involved in all stages of development - from design through to operation - within a DevOps framework.

Your Profile:

• Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or a comparable field.
• First professional experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, relevant frameworks (e.g. Spring, Spring Boot) and REST-based API design.
• Familiarity with message streaming frameworks such as Kafka, RabbitMQ or SQS.
• Good knowledge of databases, including SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Amazon AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in an agile team environment.
• Good English skills; German is a plus.

What's on Offer:

• Access to an in-house academy with personal and professional development programmes.
• A welcoming, collaborative team culture.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Employee discounts through an online corporate benefits portal.