Senior Software Engineer – Backend & Data Infrastructure

Gudejobs; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gudejobs in Munich, Bayern, is seeking an experienced backend engineer to own the architecture and roadmap of our internal infrastructure tools and data platform, designing and operating centralized data pipelines aggregating data from drones, IoT and robotics devices.

You will build and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, owning them end to end in production, while driving performance, scalability, observability and security.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of software engineering with production systems ownership.
• Expert Python and Django experience.
• Proven data pipeline work in production (Airflow preferred) and strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills.
• Solid system design, concurrency and async programming.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, observability tools.

Aufgaben

• Own the architecture and roadmap of internal infrastructure tools and data platform.
• Design and operate centralized data pipelines aggregating data from multiple products (drones, IoT, robotics).
• Build and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, end-to-end in production.
• Drive performance, scalability, observability, and security across backend systems.
• Lead greenfield projects from concept to production and mentor engineers.

Kenntnisse

Python

Django

Data pipelines

SQL

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

PostgreSQL

Tools

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

PostgreSQL

Jobbeschreibung

What we offer

• Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
• Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team
• Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy
• Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
• Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your mission

• Own the architecture and roadmap of our internal infrastructure tools and data platform
• Design and operate centralized data pipelines aggregating data from multiple products (e.g. drones, IoT and robotics devices), ensuring reliable ingestion and synchronization at scale
• Build and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, owning them end to end in production
• Drive performance, scalability, observability, and security across our backend systems
• Lead greenfield projects from concept to production
• Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and help shape technical direction

Your profile

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of owning production systems
• Expert Python skills and extensive Django experience
• Proven experience building data pipelines in production (ideally Airflow) and strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills
• Solid system design skills, including concurrency and asynchronous programming
• Production experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools (e.g. Grafana)
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and mentor others

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics or IoT systems
• Go or Rust
• Experience building internal tools or developer platforms

What else

• Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
• Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
• Humble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
• High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
• Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
• Fluent in English
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.