Senior Backend Engineer (Java) – Build Purpose-Driven Technology in Berlin
Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid – open to applicants across Germany)
Work setup: Primarily remote with optional office collaboration 2-5 times per month
A leading German organization in the creative rights and media sector is expanding its software engineering team and is hiring multiple Senior Backend Engineers (Java). This company ensures that artists, writers, and musicians are properly rewarded when their work is streamed, shared, or broadcast.
If you’re passionate about building robust backend systems that make a real social and cultural impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to do meaningful work while staying hands‑on with modern technology.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
* Purpose-driven mission: Your technical expertise directly supports fair pay for Germany’s creators and cultural professionals.
* Team-first environment: Join an experienced, close-knit engineering group led by a supportive and people-focused lead.
* Innovation time: Every Thursday is dedicated to exploration and learning, experiment with new tools, concepts, and ideas.
* Professional growth: Transparent career progression, annual reviews, and ongoing mentorship.
* Hybrid flexibility: Work primarily from home, with only a few in-office collaboration days per month.
* Continuous learning: Individual training budgets and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
* Employee-centred culture: Family-friendly, stable employer known for valuing work-life balance and respect.
Available Positions
* Senior Backend Developer (Java): Core backend engineering with deep Java and Spring Boot experience.
* Senior Backend / DevOps Engineer: 50/50 blend of backend development and DevOps – build pipelines, manage CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and optimize databases.
* Senior Backend / AI Engineer: Backend focus with exposure to AI systems and Python integration.
What We’re Looking For
* 5+ years of professional backend experience with Java and Spring Boot.
* Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
* Proven experience designing and scaling RESTful APIs.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, code reviews, and collaborative workflows.
* German fluency (C1 or higher) – required for internal communication.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
What’s On Offer
* Salary: Up to €80,000 per year (depending on experience).
* Work model: Hybrid, with flexibility and minimal office days.
* Environment: Stable, mission-driven organization combining innovation, structure, and social purpose.
* Growth path: Clearly defined progression routes from Senior Engineer to Lead roles.
This is a chance to combine technical challenge with meaningful impact, developing large-scale backend systems that handle millions of transactions all while supporting Germany’s creative ecosystem.
Join a respected cultural institution that blends engineering excellence, societal purpose, and career growth in one unique opportunity.
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