Avomind
Backend Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure (Leadership Track) (m/w/d)
Remote Backend Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJul 2, 2026
Eligible countries1 accepted country
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
Germany
Role overview
Backend Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure (Leadership Track) (m/w/d)
Requirements and responsibilities
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The Role
- Technical architecture
- Technical coordination within the team
- Cloud and infrastructure decisions
- Technical roadmapLong-term, there is a clear path towards a leading role in the engineering team.
Backend Development
- Design, build, and evolve backend components, APIs, and services for our client's platform
- Work with Java-based backend systems
- Integrate databases and external systems
- Ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability across the codebase
Architecture & Cloud
- Contribute to shaping our client's software architecture
- Support the expansion of our client's AWS cloud infrastructure
- Help evolve our client's DevOps processes
- Improve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation
Technical Ownership
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools
- Help prepare and drive technical decisions
- Analyze technical challenges with a focus on pragmatic, effective solutions
AI-Assisted Development
- Actively use modern AI tools in the development process (e.g. Copilot, Claude, or similar)
- Help shape efficient AI-assisted development workflows across the team
Must Haves
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification, or equivalent practical experience
- 4–6 years of experience in backend development with Java
- Solid experience with REST APIs, relational databases, and backend system architecture
- Interest in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure as Code)
- Structured approach to work with the ability to think holistically about technical topics
- Fast learner, comfortable picking up new technologies, domains, and problem spaces quickly
- Solution-oriented mindset with a feel for pragmatic, commercially sound decisions
- Strong communication skills in both German and English
- Genuine motivation to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility
Nice to haves
- Hands-on experience with AWS
- Experience with Linux-based operating systems
- Familiarity with monitoring stacks
- Understanding of software architecture patterns
- Experience coordinating technical projects or teams
- Experience integrating AI/ML into development workflows or software products (e.g. LLM APIs, AI agents, prompt engineering)
What our client offers
- Clear path to Technical Lead / Engineering Leadership: this role is built for growth, not a ceiling
- Direct collaboration with technical leadership: learn from and work alongside experienced engineers from day one
- Real architectural influence: your opinions on technology and design decisions genuinely matter
- Established product, long-term vision: work on a proven SaaS platform with a stable foundation and an ambitious roadmap
- Modern cloud tech stack: AWS-based infrastructure with cutting-edge AI tools integrated into daily workflows
- Flat hierarchies & fast decisions: no bureaucracy, no waiting weeks for approvals
- Flexible working: remote-first with hybrid options, designed around how you work best
- Competitive compensation: attractive salary package commensurate with your experience
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