Senior Software Engineer (m/f/x) - based in Germany

Cara Care; Berlin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

30 days off per year

Flexible working hours

Great team spirit

Job summary

A leading digital health company in Berlin seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join a remote-first team focused on improving digestive health through technology. The role involves designing scalable software components and mentoring other developers, requiring 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and modern web technologies. The company promotes flexible hours, a great team spirit, and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally across backend and frontend.
• Strong backend skills with Python, Django, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with React and TypeScript for web/mobile applications.
• Comfort with modern DevOps toolings like Docker and GCP/GKE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate scalable software components.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Medical teams to deliver new features.
• Drive technical excellence in architecture and code quality.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

React

TypeScript

CI/CD

Docker

GCP/GKE

Linux

Job description

Overview

Cara Care, a digital health company backed by Bayer AG, is on a mission to improve people's digestive health through technology. We are expanding our product portfolio and modernizing our platform and are looking for a versatile, pragmatic, and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer (m/f/x) to help shape the future of digital therapeutics.

Your role involves joining a cross-functional product team with high ownership, lean processes, and a clear focus: deliver real impact to patients. We value problem-solving with code, technology openness, and knowing when to build fast or right.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate scalable software components across our stack—from backend APIs to patient-facing mobile and web applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Medical teams to explore, define, and deliver new product features and improve the current platform.
• Drive technical excellence in architecture, code quality, and security, particularly under healthcare regulations (ISO 62304, TR-03161, MDR).
• Contribute to a platform powering multiple regulated digital health products across indications such as IBS, GERD, and upcoming expansions.
• Mentor other developers and raise the technical bar across the team.

Requirements / Your Profile

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally across backend and frontend.
• Strong backend skills (Python, Django, PostgreSQL) and solid web/mobile frontend experience (React, TypeScript; React Native a plus).
• Comfort with modern DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, GCP/GKE, Linux).
• Experience in product-centric teams and working closely with non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity, pragmatism, and a drive to continuously improve both product and platform.
• Passionate about integrating AI into daily work.
• Bonus: experience in regulated industries, healthcare, or security-conscious environments.

Note: Cara Care is a remote-first company with a fully distributed team. All team members are based in Germany, so candidates must reside in Germany to join us.

Benefits

• Fair compensation with regular reviews and quality equipment.
• Great team spirit with a vibrant, interdisciplinary team and regular on-site events.
• Remote-first work setup with flexible options, including the Berlin office.
• 30 days off per year, including 4 company-wide mental health days on top of 26 vacation days.
• Flexible working hours.
• Real impact: play a key role in shaping the future direction of the company and product.

About Cara Care

Cara Care provides digital health support for digestive issues. Our app helps users identify symptom triggers, receive personalized recommendations, and access digital therapeutic programs for:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Heartburn

Our IBS program is officially approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as a reimbursable digital health application (DiGA).

Backed by Bayer

Cara Care recently joined the Bayer Group, strengthening our mission and enabling us to scale our impact with Bayer's global healthcare expertise.

What It’s Like To Work With Us

You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team of doctors, designers, engineers, and creatives driven by real-world impact. We move fast, collaborate closely, and value well-being for both users and team members.

Diversity Matters to Us

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.