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Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d) - Data at Axel Springer | Berlin

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent proven expertise through experience.8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a solid track record of delivering complex, high-impact systems at scale. Deep proficiency in at least two modern programming languages and ecosystems (e.g., one strongly typed, one dynamic or functional). Demonstrated capability in designing, evolving, and operating distributed systems and large-scale microservice architectures in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent). Proven experience in architecting and delivering resilient, high-performance data or application platforms—including event-driven, real-time, or multi-region systems. Hands-on mastery of modern data and compute paradigms (e.g., orchestration, modeling, schema evolution, data versioning, and query optimization), regardless of specific tools or vendors. Strong grounding in software development best practices, including agile methodologies and DevOps principles.

About the job

  • Lead the design, development, and management of large-scale, distributed data systems that power our media and advertising solutions.
  • Take complete ownership of our systems throughout their lifecycle, encompassing architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, operations, and ongoing evolution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish robust data models, pipelines, and APIs that guarantee consistent and high-quality data delivery.
  • Work closely with engineers, data scientists, and product teams to foster improvements, introduce innovative ideas, and uphold technical excellence.
  • Drive continuous optimization and performance enhancements across our platforms.
  • Exhibit curiosity and proactivity, explore emerging technologies, propose groundbreaking solutions, and elevate engineering standards.

About Axel Springer News Media National

Axel Springer is Europe’s premier digital publisher and a global media and technology powerhouse based in Berlin. With iconic brands such as BILD, POLITICO Germany, WELT, and BUSINESS INSIDER Germany, we engage millions of users worldwide. Our unique blend of established industry leadership and startup agility drives continuous innovation to redefine journalism for the digital era. At the heart of our corporate strategy lies AI: 'Digital is the new print. AI is the new digital.' This vision underscores our commitment to harnessing the synergy between artificial intelligence and human creativity to shape the future of media. Our National Media & Tech division serves as the core tech hub, ensuring our journalism is supported by cutting-edge technology, positioning our brands for success in the digital landscape. We are dedicated to the future of journalism as a viable business model and heavily invest in forward-looking technologies.

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