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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