Direct message the job poster from Jefferson Wolfe Consulting Connecting Talent & Innovation in Tech & Renewables across Europe | ANÜ specialist | Committed to upholding honest and ethical recruitment practices 6 x Senior Backend Engineer (Java) – Build Technology that Supports Germany’s Creative Industry / Entwickle Technologie mit Bedeutung Location / Standort: Berlin (Hybrid – open to applicants across Germany) Work model / Arbeitsweise: Remote-first with flexible on‑site collaboration days A respected organisation in Germany’s media and cultural sector is expanding its software engineering team. Its mission is to ensure musicians, authors, and artists are fairly compensated whenever their work is streamed, broadcast, or shared. This is an opportunity to develop large‑scale backend systems that process millions of records while contributing to a meaningful, purpose‑driven mission. Why This Role / Warum diese Rolle Purposeful work / Sinnvolle Arbeit: Your code directly supports fair payment for creators in Germany’s cultural sector. Collaborative culture / Kollegiales Umfeld: Work in an experienced, supportive team that values autonomy and mutual respect. Innovation time: Dedicated weekly sessions for learning, research, and experimentation. Stability and balance: Family‑friendly employer known for long‑term staff retention. Growth and progression: Clear career paths and ongoing professional development. Open Positions / Offene Rollen Senior Backend Developer (Java): Focused on backend development using Java and Spring Boot. Senior Backend and DevOps Engineer: Combination of backend and DevOps work, including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and database optimisation. Senior Backend and AI Engineer: Backend engineering with AI integration and Python‑based automation. Your Profile / Ihr Profil Minimum of five years’ experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and related database technologies Proven experience designing and maintaining REST APIs and microservices Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and collaborative development practices German fluency at C1 level or higher Team‑oriented, analytical, and proactive communication style Salary: Up to €80,000 per year, depending on experience Work model: Hybrid, with flexibility and trust-based collaboration Purpose: Join a mission that combines technology, culture, and social impact Growth: Mentorship, structured progression, and continuous learning opportunities November and December are ideal months to start exploring new roles. Many organisations shortlist candidates now to finalise hires in January. Applying at this stage gives you a clear advantage and places you ahead of the new‑year competition. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr