We’re looking for someone who’s excited to build, not just maintain. As our backend developer, you’ll own critical features end-to-end — from idea to deployment — and ensure our platform stays robust, secure, and scalable. You’ll work closely with our customers to understand real-world needs, help design clever solutions, and make a tangible impact in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. If you love turning complex technical challenges into simple, powerful applications — and want your work to have real-world impact — this is your stage. 🌍✨
Key Responsibilities 🎯
* Own and drive product features from ideation to deployment.
* Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure.
* Ensure operational stability by troubleshooting incidents and resolving issues.
* Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs.
* Actively contribute to team processes and foster a positive, collaborative work culture.
This role is right for you if you... ✨
* Are driven by excellence and enjoy working autonomously while staying aligned with team goals.
* Enjoy collaborating with customers and stakeholders, simplifying technical challenges into actionable solutions.
* Value balancing technical and economic constraints to meet project goals.
* Have a passion for mentoring and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
* Appreciate direct feedback and are skilled at giving constructive input to your team.
* Want to make a tangible, positive impact on our planet 🌍.
Requirements
Skills & experience you will need 💪
* Extensive experience in the Django ecosystem, including Django Rest Framework (DRF), Django Tables, and Django Filters, etc.
* Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
* Proven experience running Django-based applications on AWS, including services like Lambda, ECS, RDS, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Ability to independently drive product features from concept to production.
* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
* Excellent communication skills in German for collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders.
Great to have ➕
* Experience with HTMX.
* Experience with event driven approaches and async task processing (e.g. via Celery)
* Familiarity with multi-tenancy architectures.
Benefits
* Remote Working: Work from our hubs in Hamburg or Munich, or remote from Germany
* Unlimited Vacation: Take as many holidays as you need — we trust you to recharge when it matters most.
* Flexible Working Hours: Work during the hours that align with your peak performance and lifestyle.
* Mental Health Matters: Access 1:1 psychologist sessions and workshops through our Bloom partnership.
* Professional Growth: Use a dedicated development budget to enhance your skills and career.
* Stock Option Plan: Receive virtual stocks as a reward for your trust, effort, and vision alignment.
* Unite, Recharge, Celebrate: Join in-person team retreats to connect and have fun.
* Explore Germany: Enjoy the Deutschlandticket for flexible public transportation access.