Senior Software Engineer

Wave Talent; München; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Tech Recruiter with a focus on backend software engineering. This role involves designing and maintaining robust backend systems and collaborating with experienced engineers on foundational components. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in system design, API development, and cloud environments. The position is full-time and based in Munich, offering competitive compensation with equity options.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with backend-focused software engineering.
• Ability to design and maintain reliable and scalable backend systems.
• Collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Design and maintain backend systems that operate reliably at scale.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and take ownership of technical areas.
• Work on foundational backend components that support multiple products.
• Iterate on software efficiently and improve developer experience.

Kenntnisse

Experience building and maintaining backend systems

Strong grasp of system design and software architecture

API and service interface design experience

Comfortable working in cloud environments

Focus on clean, maintainable code

Ausbildung

Degree beneficial but not required

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Tech Recruiter (Software Engineering) at Wave Talent

Senior Software Engineer – €100,000– €140,000 + Equity – Munich (Hybrid)

The Opportunity 💻

Join a growing technology company building backend platforms that support core workflows used daily by internal and external teams.

This role focuses on designing and maintaining well-structured backend systems that operate reliably at scale. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on shared services and platforms that prioritise simplicity, clarity and long-term maintainability.

Rather than delivering isolated features, you’ll contribute to foundational backend components that underpin multiple products and teams across the organisation.

About the Role 💼

They are looking for backend-focused Software Engineers to help evolve core systems that support data-driven software.

You’ll work across backend services, internal tooling and deployment workflows, helping teams build, operate and iterate on software efficiently. Engineers are encouraged to collaborate, take ownership of defined technical areas and contribute to architectural discussions.

The work combines new development with thoughtful improvement of existing systems, with a strong emphasis on reliability, readability and sustainable design.

What You’ll Be Working On 🚀

• Backend services and APIs
• Shared platform services and internal tooling
• Build, deployment and operational processes
• Systems supporting data-heavy workflows
• Improving developer experience and system quality

Skills and Experience 📈

• Experience building and maintaining backend systems
• Strong grasp of system design and software architecture
• API and service interface design experience
• Comfortable working in cloud environments
• Focus on clean, maintainable code
• Degree beneficial but not required

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology and Engineering

Industries: Technology, Information and Media