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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microservices Engineer - **Company:** Jobgether - **Location:** Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Ubuntu (Operating System), Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, System Programming, Toolchain, Web Services, Database Performance, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Build Tools, Api Design, Restful APIs, Virtual Private Clouds, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5872084874 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a comparable technical discipline, or a compelling alternative professional background. * Strong academic performance and a demonstrated history of taking initiative and exceeding expectations. * Professional experience developing modern, maintainable software using Python and/or Go. * Experience building scalable web services or working with systems programming. * Experience with both relational and non-relational database systems, including an understanding of database performance considerations. * Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. * Experience working with Linux, with Debian or Ubuntu experience considered valuable. * Strong understanding of software architecture, API design, microservices, and distributed systems. * Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and presentation skills. * Curiosity, flexibility, accountability, self-motivation, and a results-oriented approach to delivering commitments. * Ability to collaborate effectively within a globally distributed engineering environment. * Willingness and ability to travel approximately twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks. * Additional valuable experience includes Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, build systems and toolchains, cross-compilation, hyperscale or private clouds, performance engineering, security, and distributed-system design and operations. ## Description This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Microservices Engineer based in Germany. Join a globally distributed engineering environment focused on building reliable, scalable backend services that support critical infrastructure at massive scale. In this role, you will design and develop REST API microservices using Go and Python, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability. Your work will contribute to services capable of supporting millions of clients while delivering resilience, performance, and security. You will help advance engineering practices across API design, distributed systems, databases, observability, security, and DevOps. The role offers opportunities to take technical ownership, contribute to architecture decisions, and collaborate with engineers and open-source communities worldwide. You will work on challenging systems where scalability, fault tolerance, and operational excellence are essential. This is an opportunity to grow your technical impact while working with a highly skilled, internationally distributed engineering team. Accountabilities: * Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, robust backend software and REST API microservices capable of operating reliably at significant scale. * Design APIs and software architectures for collaborative technical review, while contributing to API documentation and governance practices. * Develop comprehensive automated tests that validate software behavior and help maintain high standards of reliability and quality. * Build and operate fault-tolerant applications and services with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, performance, and operational excellence. * Investigate technical issues, debug complex problems, and deliver effective, maintainable solutions. * Contribute to technical documentation and engineering standards to improve knowledge sharing across teams. * Collaborate proactively with globally distributed engineers and contribute to cross-team technical initiatives. * Provide technical leadership within engineering teams and external communities by sharing knowledge, presenting ideas, and influencing best practices. * Explore and contribute to improvements in database performance, multi-region service delivery, proactive security analysis, distributed-system tracing and profiling, and next-generation DevOps practices. * Participate in international team events and collaborate with colleagues in person approximately twice a year. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/291-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-berlin) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans)