Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer (m/f/d)

Peter Park; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Daily meal allowance

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A technology company in Munich is seeking a Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer to architect innovative backend systems for smart urban mobility. The role involves developing robust solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and improving the overall efficiency of backend infrastructures. Proficiency in programming, AWS cloud services, and modern backend frameworks is essential. The job offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Deep expertise in programming languages like Typescript, Python, or C++.
• Proficient in AWS cloud services and modern backend frameworks.
• Track record of handling high throughput and critical systems.

Aufgaben

• Architect and refine core backend systems for car parking.
• Lead the evolution of the Kubernetes cloud platform.
• Mentor other engineers in API, Python, and NodeJS best practices.

Kenntnisse

Backend frameworks (NestJS, Flask, Fastify)

Programming languages (Typescript, Python, Javascript)

AWS cloud services

DevOps practices

Clear communication (English - C1)

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

Introduction

Are you ready to architect the backbone of smart urban mobility? At Peter Park, we’re not just improving parking, we’re shaping the future of a smarter, more efficient city. As a Senior Backend & DevOps Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind our resilient backend systems and robust infrastructure, designed for constant growth and scaling as they power thousands of parking lots across Europe. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, step up and help us build the intelligent infrastructure of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Develop and refine our core backend systems, serving as the definitive operating system for car parking, with direct impact on both B2B and B2C experiences.
• Platform Engineering: Lead the evolution of our Kubernetes cloud platform and CI/CD pipelines, building a robust system that improves developer experience and accelerates delivery across backend and IoT environments.
• Advanced Observability: Elevate our monitoring with Datadog, gaining crystal-clear insights to keep our systems running flawlessly.
• Scaling for Growth: Design and implement robust solutions to prepare our platform for a dramatically increasing load, ensuring we can efficiently manage thousands of parking lots across Europe as our business expands.
• Engineering Culture Catalyst: Lead by example, promoting clean, efficient code and a culture where our team constantly learns and improves.
• System Ownership & Evolution: Build profound expertise in our NodeJS and Python-based backend services on AWS and edge devices. You'll take ownership of their long-term evolution, proactively managing technical debt, and strategically evolving our architecture to meet future demands and critical SLA agreements.
• Technical Empowerment: Mentor and guide other engineers by sharing your deep knowledge of API, Python and NodeJS design patterns, advanced cloud services, and best-in-class DevOps practices to elevate the entire team.

Skills, knowledge & expertise

• Real seniority: Not defined by years of experience but by strive for continuous improvement, direct impact on the business, and ownership.
• Deep Expertise: You have a deep expertise in one or more languages (Typescript, Javascript, Python, C++) and possess strong experience with AWS cloud services.
• Production Powerhouse: You have a proven track record with real-world production projects handling high throughput and critical systems.
• Backend Mastery: You're proficient with modern backend frameworks such as NestJS, Flask, Fastify, or FastAPI.
• Clear Communicator: Excellent written and spoken English (C1 level) is essential for our international team. German language proficiency is not required.

Technologies We Work With

• Backend: Event-driven microservices in Python and NodeJS (NestJS).
• Frontend: Monorepo powered by Turbo, pnpm, changesets, and Storybook, primarily using Vue.js.
• Frameworks/Libraries: Adoption of TypeScript, NestJS, BullMQ, and Prisma for backends in an opinionated monorepo approach.
• Databases: Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, S3.
• Orchestration & CI/CD: We manage our container orchestration with Kubernetes (EKS), using Keda and Karpenter for dynamic autoscaling. Our CI/CD is powered by GitLab.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for AWS provisioning.
• Serverless: Leveraging AWS Lambda and the Serverless framework for high-throughput endpoints.

Work Setup

• Hours: 40 hours per week (based on trust).
• Home Office Policy: Enjoy a hybrid model with 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
• Contract: A permanent contract for long-term stability.
• Location: Our modern office in Munich, a vibrant city in the heart of Bavaria.

What We Offer

• Your Ideal Setup: MacBook (M4 Pro, 48GB Ram) and a 37-inch curved screen.
• Dynamic Culture: Enjoy a true startup atmosphere with flat hierarchies, agile teams, and a diverse, international group of colleagues.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home or our state-of-the-art Munich office with standing desks.
• Competitive Compensation: A strong competitive salary that recognizes your expertise.
• Future Planning: A solid company pension plan.
• Foodie Perks: Daily meal allowance, weekly free team lunch, a well-stocked cereal bar, and complimentary drinks.
• Health & Wellness: Job bike program and access to premium sports and fitness facilities via EGYM Wellpass or Urban Sports Club membership across Germany.
• Continuous Growth: Ample professional development opportunities to sharpen your skills.
• Language Support: German language learning opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special discounts on various branded products through Corporate Benefits.

Our Recruiting Process

• Initial Contact: We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
• HR Interview: Discuss your experience and expectations with our HR team.
• Live Assessment: Showcase your skills in a practical technical challenge.
• Leadership Conversation: A deep dive into the role and expectations with a member of our technical leadership
• On-Site Meeting: Visit our Munich office, meet more of the team, and experience our culture firsthand!

Application

Ready to take Peter Park’s Backend to the next level? Apply now at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

Peter Park revolutionizes parking lots by digitizing them. Our mission is to replace physical barriers with cutting-edge computer vision technology, paper-based receipts with interactive touch screen terminals, and traditional payment methods with smartphone integration and cloud microservices. We aim to integrate every parking lot into the digital mobility ecosystem, offering a range of secondary services to optimize parking capacity utilization. As of now, Peter Park operates over 500 edge devices across Europe, facilitating thousands of parking and payment transactions per hour. Our physical infrastructure relies on distributed, Python and NestJS-based backend services hosted on AWS.