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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** SQUER Solutions GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Clojure, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Application Enhancement Tool, Large Language Models, Backend, Kotlin, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5681130123 ## About the Role * Your experience and big-picture-thinking allows you to create solutions that generate a sustainable impact for our clients. * You have several years of experience within software architecture, cloud-native development and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes). You would like to deepen your knowledge in this field. * You have solid knowledge of frontend and backend development and relevant trends within this area excite you. * You have a hands-on mentality and are proficient in one or more programming languages in the Java ( Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure, ...), Javascript (Javascript, Typescript) or cloud-native environment (Rust, Go, ...). * You have experience with an agile work approach and feel passionate and motivated about supporting software teams in all their disciplines. * Trainings and development of your skills are highly important to you. Moreover, you enjoy passing on acquired knowledge. * You actively use AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality, or you're eager to start. * You are fluent in English and German (written and spoken) in order to communicate in the best way possible with colleagues and partners. ## Description As Principal Software Engineer (f/m/x) at SQUER it's your job to plan and coordinate the development of new digital initiatives of our clients and by doing so you are a big part of the success of a project. In the process you will have the opportunity to independently create architectures as well as use and try out up-to-date, customized technologies. Your tasks * Being part of SQUER means being a Thought Leader and actively shaping SQUER as well as projects by openly communicating and being a team player. * You will deal with new and relevant trends and techniques in the field of software development and support our clients with the processes of technology selection, software/system architecture development and project implementation. * You will support several teams by solving great challenges of both frontend and backend development. * You will be responsible for and provide support for new and further development of software solutions together with and for our clients. * You are actively involved in all phases of software development in an interdisciplinary manner and are happy to share your knowledge with your colleagues as a sparring partner and coach. * You are an active member of mostly agile SCRUM teams and spread SQUER culture with the aim of constant improvement. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Using backend languages for frontends: Why ClojureScript is an awesome idea!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/229-using-backend-languages-for-frontends-why-clojurescript-is-an-awesome-idea) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Java with a Clojure mindset](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/103-java-with-a-clojure-mindset) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)