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# Full-time Backend Developer

- **Company:** VAARHAFT
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** €50,000.0 - €55,555.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Flutter, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Software Quality, Databases, Cursor, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Fastapi, Containerization, Information Technology, Claude, Google Gemini, Api Gateway, Terraform, GPT, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de01822e6de1eb03f9153f415896060222

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
 * At least 1 to 2 years of proven experience as a backend engineer or in a similar role with a focus on developing scalable web applications or platforms.
 * Very good knowledge of one or more programming languages, such as Python, Shell, Terraform, Flutter.
 * Proficient in AI application layers (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude-Code, Codex, Gemini-CLI).
 * Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB.
 * Initial experience working with AWS services such as EC2, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
 * Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
 * Ability to quickly learn new technologies and stacks.
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
 * Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for technology.
 * Nice to have: Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker.
 * Nice to have FastAPI experience.

## Description

As a Backend Developer (f/m/d), you will play an important role in direct product development and work at the heart of VAARHAFT to realize our vision. You will work on our main product, the "Fraud Scanner," ensure the smooth live operation of the API, and continuously develop it further. If you want to contribute your motivation and innovative ideas for the protection of credible digital media, you've come to the right place.
Earliest Start Date: December 1st, 2026
Tasks
Your Tasks:

 * Development and maintenance of backend components and systems using Python.
 * Administration and maintenance of AWS infrastructures, including EC2 instances, API gateways, VPC, S3, and DynamoDB.
 * Containerization of applications with Docker and administration of Docker environments.
 * Testing and debugging to ensure high software quality and performance.
 * Support with troubleshooting and providing technical solutions.