Senior Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Software Engineer

Description

You will be responsible for implementing demanding software projects in an interdisciplinary, cross-functional environment. The position includes ownership across backend, frontend, DevOps, and/or AI engineering, alongside architecture and system-thinking contributions. You will use modern AI for software engineering tools responsibly (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot) to improve development efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of complex software projects

• Contribute to software design and durable software architecture in iterative increments

• Work in an agile setup (Daily Scrums, customer reviews, retrospectives with Agile Coaches)

• Apply DevOps methods to deliver user value quickly and collect feedback

• Introduce new and stable technologies where they fit best

• Work self-organized within the project team and collaborate with UI/UX experts, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners

• Quickly understand existing codebases and critically assess code generated by people and AI systems

Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of practical software development experience

• Very good German and English (at least C1) and ability to explain complex technical topics appropriately to teams, customers, and partners

• Strong collaboration and active knowledge sharing

• Experience with AI for Software Engineering and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot)

• Strong architecture and system-thinking; can evaluate decisions for architecture, maintainability, operations, and cost

• Excellent understanding of high-quality code; ability to onboard into existing codebases and assess code critically

• Growth mindset and openness to new technologies and methods

Benefits

• Self-organized teams with significant room to shape how work is done, plus ownership and an open error/feedback culture

• Individual mentoring from day one and regular development check-ins

• Continuous learning via technical and non-technical trainings, internal TechTalks, and external trainings/conferences

• Challenging and innovative projects with modern, cross-functional technologies and expert culture

• Family-friendly support (childcare cost subsidy up to 250 €/child; paid time off for child sick days)

• Flexible working hours and location; flexible time accounts, 30 days vacation, part-time option, sabbatical & workation

• Mental health support (Mental Health Taskforce) and JobRad

• Diversity and inclusion with a dedicated taskforce and a culture of belonging