Senior Software Engineer - Python Backend

Join our dynamic team at Contentful as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Backend & Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust backend systems that power our content platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our infrastructure, driving innovation and efficiency in our development processes.

P-1327 At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges. From revolutionizing transportation methods to speeding up medical innovations, our mission is to build and operate the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to leverage profound data insights to enhance their business. Established by engineers, Databricks is embarking on an ambitious journey to develop the most advanced Lakehouse Platform. While we have a solid foundation, we aim to elevate our offerings to create significantly improved products. Our goal is to reimagine every component to provide our customers with the fastest, most user-friendly, and secure data platform for all their data workloads. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key member of our Berlin site and play a pivotal role in our multi-year mission to realize our Lakehouse vision. You will engage in the entire development lifecycle and embody the core values of Databricks. The impact you will have: Our backend teams operate across various domains within our essential service platforms. You may encounter challenges such as: Addressing issues that encompass product development and infrastructure, including distributed systems, scalable service architecture, monitoring, workflow orchestration, and enhancing developer experience. Creating reliable, secure, and high-performance services and client libraries for managing and accessing massive amounts of data on cloud storage solutions, such as AWS S3, GCS, and Azure Blob Store. Developing product features that empower our customers to efficiently store and access their data.

Your ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the backend systems that facilitate thousands of hotel bookings every day.Architect, develop, and maintain our core booking infrastructure, ensuring robust integrations with PMS platforms, channel managers, and payment processors.Establish and uphold a resilient API layer that supports our React frontend operations.Elevate the engineering standards through effective system design, transparent communication, and strong technical leadership.Collaborate closely with the founders to influence the long-term architecture and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Join our innovative team at dev2 as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, where you'll be instrumental in crafting robust and scalable software solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy high-performance backend systems.

About GetYourGuideGetYourGuide stands as the world's leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers utilize our platform to uncover the best activities in their chosen destination. Since our inception in 2009, over 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets have been booked through GetYourGuide by adventurers from around the globe. With a dedicated global team of more than 800 travel experts and technologists, we are proudly headquartered in Berlin, complemented by 17 local offices worldwide.The Mission:At GetYourGuide, technology is the driving force behind our growth. Our work within the Marketplace is transforming global travel experiences, and we invite you to join us in this endeavor.The features we develop facilitate seamless bookings for our customers while empowering our partners to expand their businesses. This complex task presents a remarkable opportunity to create extraordinary solutions that impact global travel. From building supplier infrastructures that enhance our partners' businesses to innovating marketplace features that propel our growth, you will have the chance to craft incredible solutions at GetYourGuide.Whether you're engaged in developing dynamic search algorithms or designing new features to accelerate our company's growth, your contributions will leave a lasting impact. Our teams consistently push boundaries, exploring innovative ways to bring the magic of travel to people around the world.We operate in cross-functional mission teams composed of backend and full-stack engineers, mobile engineers, data engineers, product managers, and designers.

Join us as a Senior Backend Software Engineer and become a vital member of one of our self-sufficient agile teams at Blacklane. Your expertise will contribute to the development of innovative services that power our platform, enhance our back-office systems, and resolve integration challenges faced by our business partners.Our technical ecosystem incorporates Ruby, Go, TypeScript, and Java services that are architected using Domain-Driven Design (DDD). These services run on our Kubernetes cluster and utilize domain events to communicate through SQS and Kafka. We leverage various data storage solutions including Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB, while predominantly utilizing AWS for our infrastructure and managing resources with Terraform.YOUR CHALLENGE:Address unique challenges to customize our offerings for diverse markets.Maintain high-quality standards through extensive testing, thorough documentation, code reviews, and collaborative knowledge sharing.Devote time to optimizing the performance, usability, and maintainability of the systems you oversee.Commit to ongoing personal development by acquiring new skills and technologies.Be an integral part of a motivated, open-minded, and collaborative team dedicated to enhancing travel experiences for our guests.ABOUT YOU:You are proactive, inquisitive, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.You possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in two or more programming languages.You have at least 5 years of experience with Ruby or Go.You are knowledgeable of the HTTP protocol and have experience developing or utilizing REST APIs.You write clean, maintainable code and are familiar with the complexities of distributed systems; you are comfortable working with existing codebases.You have experience with or an eagerness to learn about Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design.You are experienced with Docker and containerized environments; familiarity with Kubernetes and Terraform is a plus.

About GetYourGuideGetYourGuide is the world's leading platform for unforgettable travel experiences, allowing travelers to uncover the best activities in their destinations. Since our inception in 2009, we have facilitated over 150 million bookings for tours, activities, and attraction tickets globally. With a dedicated team of over 800 travel experts and tech enthusiasts, we operate from our headquarters in Berlin, complemented by 17 local offices worldwide.Our Mission:At GetYourGuide, technology is the driving force behind our growth. Our Marketplace initiatives are redefining global travel experiences, and we invite you to join us in this mission. The features we develop allow customers to effortlessly book memorable experiences while empowering our partners to grow their businesses. This complex challenge presents a unique opportunity for you to create impactful solutions that scale across the globe.From crafting dynamic search and recommendation algorithms to designing new features that propel our growth, your contributions will have a tangible impact. We pride ourselves on pushing boundaries and discovering innovative ways to bring the magic of travel to people around the world.Our teams operate within cross-functional mission groups consisting of backend and full-stack engineers, mobile developers, data engineers, product managers, and designers.

Join Databricks as a Senior Staff Software Engineer focused on Backend development and be part of a team that is passionate about solving the world's toughest challenges. At Databricks, we empower data teams to turn their visions into reality—from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical discoveries. Our cutting-edge data and AI infrastructure platform enables clients to harness deep data insights that elevate their businesses. As a company founded by engineers with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, we thrive on tackling complex technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for data interfacing to scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. And we’re just getting started.In this role, you will collaborate with your team to build robust infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform, ensuring they operate at scale.

Cresta is dedicated to transforming every customer interaction into a strategic advantage by harnessing the full potential of contact centers. Our innovative platform merges cutting-edge AI with human expertise, enabling contact centers to uncover valuable customer insights, streamline conversations and processes, and empower team members to operate more efficiently. Founded by Sebastian Thrun, a visionary from the Stanford AI lab and the mastermind behind Google X, Waymo, and Udacity, our leadership team includes CEO Ping Wu, co-founder of Google Contact Center AI, alongside Tim Shi, an early member of OpenAI. We have gathered a stellar team of AI and machine learning specialists, market leaders, and esteemed investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia, along with former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our esteemed clientele features renowned brands like Intuit, Cox Communications, Hilton, and Carmax, and we have been honored by Forbes and Bain Consulting as one of the premier private AI companies globally. Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we revolutionize the contact center workforce through AI. The future of work is here, and it begins at Cresta!

idealo is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer (m|w|d) to join the team in Berlin. This role focuses on building and operating the backend for our mobile app, which helps millions of users compare prices and shop smarter. The team takes full ownership of technical implementation, operations, and strategic direction for our services, with a strong commitment to delivering a seamless experience for mobile shoppers. Role overview This position centers on end-to-end responsibility for business and web services in the AWS Cloud. The team manages the full lifecycle of these services, from architecture and infrastructure to development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and on-call support. The goal is to ensure stability, scalability, and high performance, especially during periods of heavy traffic. What you will do Develop and operate backend services in AWS Cloud for the mobile app Design and implement APIs (REST/GraphQL) for Android and iOS applications Make architectural decisions for backend systems, including microservices Enhance cloud infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes Maintain high code quality through testing, code reviews, and monitoring Identify and address technical debt Introduce new technologies and improve development workflows (CI/CD, automation, AI tools) Collaboration and impact Work closely with mobile engineers and backend colleagues Contribute to technical discussions and challenge existing solutions Share knowledge through pair programming, code reviews, and tech talks Communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders Participate in on-call rotations and take responsibility during critical incidents

fiskaly develops technology that secures digital receipts and ensures legally compliant transactions for millions of users each day. By applying digital signatures, the company helps prevent tax fraud and supports merchants with a streamlined, paperless solution. The team is dedicated to simplifying receipts for everyone. Role overview This Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) position is a full-time, permanent role open to candidates based in or near Vienna, or within a two-hour time zone difference. The company is not considering freelancers for this role. What you will do Serve as a System Architect within a focused squad, developing API-first SaaS products. Lead backend development using Golang and other object-oriented languages, contributing throughout the software lifecycle. Apply modern tools, including AI coding assistants and automation, to minimize repetitive tasks and tackle complex problems. Design, build, and maintain distributed systems for fiskaly's fiscalization platform. Shape the architecture and scalability of the unified digital receipts interface. Requirements Minimum 5 years of backend development experience, with a strong background in Golang and object-oriented programming. Fluency in both German and English. Located in or near Vienna, or within a two-hour time zone difference. Available for full-time employment (no freelance contracts). Salary and contract Gross annual salary: €45,000 – €70,000 Full-time, permanent position

About UsHelsing is a pioneering defense AI company dedicated to safeguarding our democracies. Our goal is to achieve technological excellence to ensure that open societies can maintain their sovereignty and ethical standards.We recognize our unique obligation to approach the development and implementation of advanced technologies like AI with care and consideration. This is a responsibility we uphold with utmost seriousness.Our team consists of driven engineers, AI experts, and program managers who are passionate about solving complex, impactful challenges. We invite mission-oriented individuals to join our European teams and leverage their skills to address these critical issues. Our culture is grounded in transparency and encourages healthy discussions about the use of technology in defense, its advantages, and ethical considerations.The RoleAt Helsing, we create and implement AI-driven capabilities and the foundational infrastructure that enables semi-autonomous platforms to localize, navigate, and interpret their environments in real-time. Our software operates under stringent and unconventional technical constraints, adapts to a multitude of ever-changing environments, and supports a diverse array of demanding use cases. The solutions we develop are utilized by individuals in high-pressure, high-stakes situations, which necessitates a design that is both reliable and seamless. This presents a variety of exciting engineering challenges across several domains that you will help us tackle.

At 8returns, we are revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape by addressing the challenges associated with returns—an aspect that can often be frustrating, environmentally harmful, and expensive.We are trusted by some of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, including OACE, PEGADOR, and GOT BAG, and have gained recognition from iconic brands like Fielmann, Tommy Hilfiger, and Reebok. Our mission is to innovate the post-purchase experience.As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will take ownership of key systems that enhance the speed, reliability, and scalability of our product. From APIs to data models and integrations, you will help transform the chaos of returns into effective margin protection. If you have a passion for clean architecture, love deploying new features, and seek true ownership of your work, then this role is tailored for you.

Join praxipal, where we're revolutionizing healthcare administration with our AI-powered workforce, tackling the global shortage of medical staff.We believe that medical assistants should focus on patient care rather than mundane tasks like scheduling, messaging, or invoicing. Enter Luna, our AI receptionist, who automates communication and is already embraced by over 100 medical practices.As we expand Luna's capabilities to manage all aspects of patient communication, we're on a mission to streamline administrative processes directly within existing practice systems.Backed by one of Europe’s leading investors and recognized as one of Germany's fastest-growing healthtech startups, our team comprises talents from renowned organizations such as Palantir, Amazon, and SAP.We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Infra & Platform) to construct the reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure that powers Luna.The RoleLuna operates in real-time, automating critical workflows involving sensitive patient data. Therefore, reliability, latency, and security are not just goals; they are essential features of our product.In this hands-on, technical role, you will establish and maintain the platform that ensures Luna's reliability in daily practice operations. This includes managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD processes, identity and access management, observability, and Luna’s real-time voice stack. Your work will help minimize risks, streamline deployments, facilitate quick failure diagnostics, and embed security as a core principle.This position is on-site in Berlin and requires fluency in German.

Join our Global Bank Tribe at SumUp, where we are revolutionizing the way merchants manage their banking needs. Our mission is to become the most trusted banking partner for small merchants worldwide, delivering a seamless, user-friendly, and affordable digital banking experience. As part of the Bank Activation and Revenue team, you will contribute to a high-impact growth initiative, aiming to empower merchants to maximize the benefits of their SumUp Business Account during their activation process. Our objective is to convert 100% of users from the SumUp ecosystem into active Bank Account holders. We oversee the essential journey from account creation to helping merchants understand how our business account can address their operational needs, making it a part of their everyday activities. To scale this initiative, we are developing a greenfield activation and engagement platform, which involves launching various initiatives and experiments to enhance the adoption and interaction of SumUp users with the business account. Your contributions will directly influence revenue by facilitating the seamless cross-selling of our comprehensive product suite to millions of merchants.

Join SumUp's Global Bank team, where we engineer the foundational infrastructure and services that empower merchants with digital banking solutions. We simplify financial management for small businesses, ensuring reliability and ease of use. As part of our Balance Management Squad, you will play a crucial role in modernizing and consolidating our balance management systems across Europe. We are embarking on an exciting journey to develop a global transaction history service, providing merchants with consistent and transparent insights into their financial activities. In your role as a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in updating legacy systems, fostering innovation while ensuring stability, collaborating with cross-regional teams, and architecting dependable services that cater to diverse markets with unique regulations. If you are passionate about solving intricate problems in high-load environments, have a keen interest in banking, and seek a team that embraces challenges, we encourage you to apply!

About NomosAt Nomos, our mission is to make energy accessible and cost-effective for households across Europe. We collaborate with leading technology firms to innovate energy solutions that integrate seamlessly with electric vehicles, heat pumps, battery storage systems, and more, driving down costs for consumers.About the TeamFounded by Stefan and Nils in 2024, our diverse team comprises former researchers, entrepreneurs, and senior engineers. We are united by our shared vision to revolutionize the energy landscape in Europe, fueled by a collective frustration with the existing system. We cherish a culture of open communication, accountability, and inclusivity, and we thrive in our Berlin Mitte office, valuing meritocracy and craftsmanship.Your RoleArchitect for the Future: You will help design and enhance our own operating system, which includes a modular billing engine and energy market communication protocols. Your role is crucial in ensuring our architecture keeps pace with exponential growth.Simplifying Complexity: The energy sector is rife with challenges. Your task is to tackle this complexity by developing clear abstractions and reducing the difficulty of shipping new features.Quality Over Speed: We believe in balancing speed with quality. You will ensure that we invest the time necessary to build reliable solutions that facilitate future growth.Upholding Standards: You will set engineering benchmarks, evaluate critical code, and maintain accountability within the team. Your vigilance will help us avoid shortcuts and uphold best practices.ResponsibilitiesDesign and enhance the core systems powering Nomos, including billing, procurement, metering, partner integrations, and comprehensive data pipelines.Focus on correctness, performance, and resilience. Always consider system behavior under significantly increased loads.Leverage AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks while maintaining ownership of the overall architecture and decision-making process.

Join commercetools as a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in TypeScript, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable backend services. Collaborate with a talented team to innovate and enhance our platform, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability.

Join the innovative INSPO team at ebreuninger GmbH & Co. as a Senior Backend/Infrastructure Developer. We are seeking a passionate individual who excels in backend development and infrastructure management to help us enhance our digital solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, remote work environment.