Senior Software Engineer Data

Was du bei uns bewegst:

• design, develop, and operate large-scale, distributed data systems that support media and advertising products
• take full ownership of the full lifecycle of our systems, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, operations and continuously shape their evolution
• collaborate across teams to define data models, pipelines, and APIs that ensure reliable and high-quality data delivery
• you will collaborate closely with other engineers, data scientists, and product teams to drive improvements, introduce new ideas, and ensure technical excellence
• contribute to continuous optimization and performance improvements across our platforms
• stay curious and proactive-explore emerging technologies, propose innovative solutions, and raise the engineering bar

Was du mitbringst:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent proven expertise through experience and impact
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-impact systems at scale
• deep proficiency in at least two modern programming languages and ecosystems (e.g., one strongly typed, one dynamic or functional)
• demonstrated ability to design, evolve, and operate distributed systems and large-scale microservice architectures in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent)
• proven experience architecting and delivering resilient, performant data or application platforms - including event-driven, real-time, or multi-region systems
• hands-on mastery of modern data and compute paradigms (e.g., orchestration, modeling, schema evolution, data versioning, and query optimization), independent of specific tools or vendors
• strong grounding in systems design, software lifecycle management, observability, and reliability engineering
• excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and mentor engineers at various levels
• you are passionate about exploring diverse technologies and thrive in an environment that combines big data, cloud infrastructure, and modern engineering practices

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent proven expertise through experience and impact
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-impact systems at scale
• deep proficiency in at least two modern programming languages and ecosystems (e.g., one strongly typed, one dynamic or functional)
• demonstrated ability to design, evolve, and operate distributed systems and large-scale microservice architectures in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent)
• proven experience architecting and delivering resilient, performant data or application platforms - including event-driven, real-time, or multi-region systems
• hands-on mastery of modern data and compute paradigms (e.g., orchestration, modeling, schema evolution, data versioning, and query optimization), independent of specific tools or vendors
• strong grounding in systems design, software lifecycle management, observability, and reliability engineering
• excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and mentor engineers at various levels
• you are passionate about exploring diverse technologies and thrive in an environment that combines big data, cloud infrastructure, and modern engineering practices

The Axel Springer SE is a family-owned, transatlantic media company with locations in Berlin and New York. Our goal is to shape the future of journalism in the free world because we believe a free and informed society is essential to a functioning democracy.

We are evolving journalism into what we call Next Level Publishing – a business that is constantly shaped through innovation and acceleration. To disrupt the traditional publishing business, we are using smart technology and building excellent products which will boost our digital media brands. 

Join us as we elevate our media offerings and raise the bar!