Backend Engineer - Kotlin (m/f/d)

Join BILD, Germany's most popular newspaper, in shaping the future of mobile news. We're looking for an experienced backend engineer with a passion for creating reliable and scalable systems.

As an essential part of our mobile team, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and optimizing the backend for our mobile applications. Your role won't just be limited to coding; you'll actively engage in pair coding sessions with other developers, sharing knowledge and ensuring best practices.

You'll serve as a vital link in cross-departmental collaborations, bringing your technical expertise to the table. Become part of our agile environment, and help us create an integrated, cutting-edge digital experience for our diverse and expansive user base.

How you'll make an impact

• Join our agile team and improve one of the country's leading news apps.
• Develop and maintain software applications using Java or Kotlin, Spring Framework, and MongoDB.
• Write efficient, well-tested code and uphold code review standards.
• Implement multithreading techniques to improve application performance.
• Participate in code reviews, offering insightful feedback to team members.
• Work closely with product teams to turn business needs into technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Leverage Kafka for efficient data streaming and integration.

What you'll need

• Passionate developer, with a minimum of two years experience with Java and Kotlin.
• Proven experience in optimizing application performance through multithreading techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of the Spring Framework and its various modules.
• Basic proficiency in MongoDB and its query language.
• Capable of interpreting and working under product business requirements.
• Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Helm releases, and Flux for CI/CD.
• Exposure to monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk is beneficial.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and the possibility to sometimes work on the move allow you an ideal work-life balance.
• Employee offers that suit you and your life situation: Whether discounted public transport ticket or JobRad leasing, bicycle garage (incl. regular bicycle service), childcare offers or a modern kindergarten in the company.
• 30 days of vacation plus 20 days of working from abroad.
• Exceptional, modern office in the heart of the city with fantastic staff restaurants and the really coolest roof terrace in Berlin.
• Never stop learning! Take advantage of our diverse learning content and opportunities for your personal development.
• Diverse and open-minded work environment with different communities and interest groups in which you can actively participate.
• Permanent position in full-time or part-time.

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We look forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media