Backend Engineer, Food Systems Alliance (all genders)

Alumni Network Job Board; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food systems organization in Berlin seeks a Backend Engineer (all genders) to design and implement high-quality features for core supply chain microservices. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team using modern technologies such as Kotlin, Kafka, and Kubernetes. This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible hybrid work model, and supportive wellbeing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for robust software development.

Leistungen

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Mental wellbeing support

Office gym access

Learning and development budget

Flexible hybrid model

Qualifikationen

• Strong professional experience in software development with problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in building and operating microservices.
• Familiarity with containerization and database technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes.
• Dedication to collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a high-impact domain.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement high-quality technical features.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional agile team.
• Apply modern engineering practices to build resilient services.
• Contribute to architectural discussions for service availability.
• Debug and resolve production issues.

Kenntnisse

Software development

Backend language proficiency (Kotlin/Java)

Microservices architecture

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Stream processing (Kafka)

Agile mindset

Tools

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Backend Engineer, Food Systems Alliance (all genders)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The Role (What's in the Box)

As a Software Engineer within the Food Systems Alliance in Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will be building and scaling the core systems that power HelloFresh’s global procurement process. You will contribute to the design and operation of distributed systems supporting automated demand forecasting and inventory replenishment across our global network, directly impacting our efficiency and sustainability. This platform uses modern technologies and data science to make crucial decisions about ingredient flow, ensuring high quality and optimal delivery for our customers. You will have a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in supply chain technology while collaborating with cross-functional product, data, and operations partners to solve complex, real-world problems.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement reliable, high-quality technical features for our core supply chain microservices and data pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional agile team, typically 6-8 people, to break down complex requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Apply modern engineering practices like DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and cloud-native development to build resilient and observable services on a large scale.
• Contribute to the architectural discussions and technical roadmap for your team’s services, focusing on high availability and scalability.
• Work within a modern tech stack, applying strong proficiency in backend languages like Kotlin and leveraging tools such as Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Debug and resolve issues in production systems, ensuring the stability and performance of services that handle large volumes of asynchronous data.

What You'll Bring (Your ingredients)

• Strong professional experience in software development with demonstrable problem-solving skills and proficiency in a backend language such as Kotlin or Java, familiarity with front-end technologies like Next.js/Redux is a plus.
• Practical experience in building, and operating microservices in a distributed system environment.
• Familiarity with modern technologies, including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), stream processing (Kafka), and relational/document databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/MongoDB).
• A solid understanding of end-to-end development processes, including testing and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD).
• An agile mindset and a dedication to cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within your team.
• A passion for tackling complex technical challenges and a willingness to learn and grow within an autonomous, high-impact domain.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What we offer

Compensation & Financial Wellbeing

• You’ll receive a competitive salary package, including a HelloFresh-subsidized pension scheme.
• Enjoy savings on your weekly HelloFresh box.
• Support your mental wellbeing with access to platforms like Headspace and Spill.
• Stay active with 24/7 office gym access, a discounted Urban Sports Club membership, and other wellbeing resources.

Flexibility & Work-Life

• Balance your life with our flexible hybrid model.
• Recharge with sabbatical leave options in addition to standard time off.
• Get to work with ease through sustainable travel perks and transportation benefits.
• Embrace "Learning Never Stops" with internal training, the HelloFresh Academy, and a dedicated budget for German language courses.
• Enjoy tasty in-office meal deals and fresh food options.
• We support working families with parent-friendly policies, an in-office kids corner, and an on-site babysitter.

Are you the missing ingredient? If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you. We aim to review your profile and respond within 5 business days.
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