Senior Backend Developer (m/w/d) - Remote (Germany only)

Skoobe; United States; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Become part of a dynamic software development team at Skoobe as a backend developer. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative projects while working remotely from Germany. Join a company passionate about books and technology, with a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Skoobe VIP account with free access to digital library

Work-related trainings

German language class for international applicants

Recurring team events

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience designing and writing backend applications.
• Experience in at least 2 programming languages.
• Extensive development experience in Python.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diverse and challenging backend development efforts.
• Design and implement robust and scalable services.
• Write and maintain tests to improve software quality.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Asynchronous programming

Caching

Relational databases

Docker

Job description

Become a part of our developer team in Munich!

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced backend developer with a strong background in web and backend technologies, including REST, GraphQL, Docker, SQL and HTML5. We place particular emphasis on extensive developer experience in Python. 100% remote work is possible. However, it is essential for us that applicants live WITHIN GERMANY.

Our ambition is to approach our colleagues in the team and our customers in a dynamic, open and highly appreciative and tolerant manner. In addition to an affinity for technology and an enthusiasm for (audio) books, what defines us is the desire to learn new things and to work on all projects together across all age groups and nationalities with a young mind, self-motivation and drive.

We spark passion for reading with the best app to discover (audio)books, an excellent reading and listening experience on different mobile devices, a fair price and an outstanding service. We focus on quality, speed and the needs of our customers.

Tasks

• Work as a part of our backend team and be responsible for diverse and challenging backend development efforts
• Design and implement robust and scalable services
• Ensure high uptime and meet scalability needs
• Write and maintain tests to improve software quality
• Automate recurring tasks, help us simplify operations
• Design and communicate new API features

Requirements

• 7+ years experience designing and writing backend applications
• Experienced in at least 2 programming languages
• Extensive development experience in Python. Bonus if you have worked on Java or C/C++ projects before
• Fan of coding principles and best practices
• Extensive knowledge of web and backend technologies, esp. asynchronous programming and caching
• Extensive knowledge of relational databases, preferably MySQL
• Experience with Docker. Knowledge of container-orchestration systems is a plus.
• You are smart and adaptive, able to learn new technologies and get things done
• Comfortable in an English-speaking work environment

Benefits

Skoobe offers fast realization of your ideas, space for open discussions, a goal-oriented work style and a supportive environment with flat hierarchies. You help to bring a global product forward and get free access to more books than you could ever read in your life. You get an iMac or Macbook Pro, or any other device you need to get your work done and we offer work-related trainings for your professional development. Our quiet and convenient office is located in the city center of Munich, close to a number of public transport options.

What's included?

• Active team spirit - mutual support is a matter of fact
• Flexible working hours, family-friendly working and fully remote work option (within Germany)
• Skoobe VIP account – with free access to our digital library
• Recurring team events
• Regular attendance at industry events and trade shows
• Flat hierarchies and committed employee involvement in the entire team
• German language class for international applicants

Become part of our success!

If you have a passion for books as well as digital devices and want to become part of a young company in a traditional field, we are looking forward to receiving your application by e-mail!