Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

In this key role, you will be instrumental in driving the technological evolution of the systems:

• Cloud Architecture: Further develop the existing AWS backend architecture and implement efficient Lambdas using modern frameworks.
• Performance & Scaling: Optimize the performance and scalability of databases and systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, caching).
• Quality Assurance: Introduce modern testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) and champion professional development and documentation standards (Poetry, GitHub Actions, Confluence) within the team.
• Interface Management: Maintain and optimize the seamless interaction between cloud products, the account system, and the desktop software.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work in an agile environment (Scrum/Kanban), collaborating closely with Frontend, AI, and QA Engineers, as well as Product Management and UX/UI Design., * Flexibility: A modern, hybrid working model (remote & on-site) with flexible arrangements.
• Mobility & Health: Financial subsidies for your Urban Sports Club membership, BVG public transport ticket, Deutschlandticket, or B-Card.
• Onboarding & Benefits: A structured onboarding program with a dedicated buddy by your side, as well as access to a corporate benefits program.
• Culture & Team: A highly welcoming and close-knit company culture with regular team events and company celebrations.

• You bring at least 5 years of proven, hands-on experience in Python backend development.
• You are highly proficient in frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• You have in-depth experience with TypeScript/JavaScript as well as Boto3 (or comparable technologies).
• You possess extensive AWS knowledge or have a strong background in another cloud environment combined with a keen interest in transitioning to AWS. Additionally, you are well-versed in GitHub Actions and dependency management.
• You have solid practical experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, DynamoDB, or ORMs.
• Mindset: Test automation, software performance optimization, and design patterns are second nature to you. You are a strong communicator who shows a high degree of initiative and collaborates confidently within a team.

On behalf of an established, family-run software company in the heart of Berlin, we are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (f/m/d) with a strong focus on Python. Our client develops market-leading data analytics software and is currently rapidly advancing its innovative cloud and AI technologies.