Backend Python Developer

Our client, an internationally growing startup software company is looking for a Senior Python Backend Developer to join their expanding team in the Bavaria region of Germany. This is a post purchase experience product company that provides cloud shipment tracking across the globe in 153 countries. This role is fully remote but requires employees based around the Munich area.

The Role:

• You will be joining their Engineering team as a Senior Backend Engineer.
• In this role, you will build the systems that power pre-checkout, delivery and returns experiences for more than 550 brands worldwide.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering Leadership and Product Owners to develop and maintain their product portfolio, which serves millions of users daily
• Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications using modern technologies and frameworks, such as Python, Django, REST/GraphQL APIs, Job Queues, and various databases
• Use modern development processes and best practices, including CI/CD, code quality checks, test automation, and infrastructure as code
• Actively contribute to code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and drive product development
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to maintain the competitive edge of our product offerings

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, preferably with a focus on product engineering and highly scalable systems
• Proficient in Python, Django or FastAPI, or comparable stacks (e.g. Java, modern PHP, Ruby or Typescript)
• Strong experience with modern technologies, such as REST/GraphQL APIs, SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Terraform, and GitHub Actions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to a product-focused mindset
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus