Senior Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Software Engineer (all genders)
• Experience: Approximately 5 years in software development
• Work focus: Backend, frontend, DevOps, or AI engineering depending on the project
• Languages: German & English (at least C1)

Description

You will take ownership of implementing challenging, high-quality software projects in interdisciplinary teams. The role involves designing long-lived software architectures and delivering iteratively within an agile process. You will also use AI-assisted development tools responsibly (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot) and communicate complex technical topics appropriately to teams, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Own successful delivery of complex software projects
• Conceive and implement versatile software solutions together with customers
• Work agile: daily scrums, customer reviews, retrospectives supported by agile coaches
• Implement durable architectures iteratively and incrementally
• Use DevOps methods to deliver value faster and collect feedback
• Introduce new, stable technologies where they fit the context
• Collaborate self-organized within your project team and contribute to the organization
• Share knowledge actively across teams

Requirements

• About 5 years of practical software development experience
• Ability to take responsibility for demanding software delivery
• AI for software engineering experience and responsible use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot)
• German and English proficiency at at least C1
• Architecture & system thinking skills (architecture, maintainability, operations, cost)
• Strong code understanding; ability to quickly ramp up in existing codebases and critically evaluate human- and AI-generated code
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn beyond your comfort zone

Benefits

• Self-organized teams with significant room for shaping work
• Mentoring from day one and regular development catch-ups
• Continuous learning: trainings, TechTalks, external education, and conferences
• Challenging innovative projects with modern technologies and expert culture
• Family-friendly support: childcare subsidy up to 250 €/child and paid time for child sick days
• Flexible working hours and location; 30 days vacation; part-time option; sabbatical & workation
• Health & well-being support (including a Mental Health Taskforce) and JobRad
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives with a belonging culture
• Regular events and community participation from day one