Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

What you can expect:

• Collaborate with Product Engineering Leadership and Product Owners to develop and maintain our product portfolio, which serves millions of users daily
• Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications using modern technologies and frameworks, such as Python, Django, REST/GraphQL APIs, Job Queues, and various databases
• Use modern development processes and best practices, including CI/CD, code quality checks, test automation, and infrastructure as code
• Actively contribute to code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and drive product development
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to maintain the competitive edge of our product offerings

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• At least 4 years of professional experience in software development, preferably with a focus on product engineering and highly scalable systems
• Proficient in Python, Django or FastAPI, or comparable stacks (e.g. Java, modern PHP, Ruby or Typescript)
• Strong experience with modern technologies, such as REST/GraphQL APIs, SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Terraform, and GitHub Actions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to a product-focused mindset
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus