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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Backend Engineer - **Company:** Beroe X nnamu GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Architectural Patterns, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Database Design, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, WebSocket, Datadog, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, System Availability, Large Language Models, Grafana, State Machines, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Cloudformation, Servicebus, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Api Design, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Grpc, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5727132945 ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering. Strong expertise in Python and backend system design. * Proven experience architecting and operating production systems within the AWS ecosystem. * Deep understanding of serverless architectures and distributed systems. * Strong experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, Step Functions, and related components. * Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams. * Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven systems, and API design principles. * Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database design and optimization. * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform). * Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud-native environments. * Experience working with Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate at system level. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. * Interest or practical experience in AI-enabled systems, LLM integration, or intelligent automation. Bonus Qualifications * Experience integrating LLMs, RAG pipelines, or AI-driven backend services. * Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). * Familiarity with observability tooling such as CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK, or Prometheus/Grafana. * Experience designing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. * Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket-based architectures. Exposure to DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering practices. Experience building enterprise-grade SaaS platforms. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to own the technical architecture and backend strategy for our cloud-native platform. You will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems while providing hands-on leadership to the engineering team. This role combines deep backend expertise with architectural vision and team leadership. You will define engineering standards, guide system design decisions, and ensure our AWS-based infrastructure is resilient, observable, and optimized for scale. You will work cross-functionally with frontend engineers, AI engineers, product managers, and customer-facing teams to deliver reliable, intelligent, and production-grade solutions., Architecture & System Design * Own and evolve the backend architecture and cloud strategy. * * Design scalable, event-driven, and distributed systems using modern architectural patterns. * Make high-impact technical decisions balancing scalability, performance, cost, and security. * Establish and maintain architectural standards and documentation. Backend & Cloud Engineering * Design, develop, and maintain secure APIs, services, and microservices in Python. * Architect and implement serverless and cloud-native systems using AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, IoT Core). * Design robust data models across SQL and NoSQL databases. Ensure system reliability, fault tolerance, and high availability in production environments. * Implement Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform Operational Excellence * Establish strong observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing, alerting). * Optimize system performance and cloud cost efficiency. * Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. * Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing standards, and engineering best practices. AI & Intelligent Systems Integration * Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate LLM-based workflows and intelligent automation into backend services. * Design scalable orchestration patterns for AI-driven features. * Promote responsible AI practices and production-grade model integration. Leadership & Mentorship * Lead and mentor backend engineers, fostering technical excellence and accountability. * Drive code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning sessions. * Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team capability development. 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