{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a23fc1deecf23b9162277152","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a23fc1deecf23b9162277152","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a23fc1deecf23b9162277152","title":"Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, Python & APIs)","description":"Become a part of our developer team in Munich!\r\nWe are currently looking for a talented and experienced backend developer with a strong background in web and backend technologies, including REST, GraphQL, Docker, SQL and HTML5. We place particular emphasis on extensive developer experience in Python. 100% remote work is possible. However, it is essential for us that applicants live WITHIN GERMANY.\r\nOur ambition is to approach our colleagues in the team and our customers in a dynamic, open and highly appreciative and tolerant manner. In addition to an affinity for technology and an enthusiasm for (audio) books, what defines us is the desire to learn new things and to work on all projects together across all age groups and nationalities with a young mind, self-motivation and drive.\r\nWe spark passion for reading with the best app to discover (audio)books, an excellent reading and listening experience on different mobile devices, a fair price and an outstanding service. We focus on quality, speed and the needs of our customers.\r\nBecome a part of our developer team in Munich!\r\nWe are currently looking for a talented and experienced backend developer with a strong background in web and backend technologies, including REST, GraphQL, Docker, SQL and HTML5. We place particular emphasis on extensive developer experience in Python. 100% remote work is possible. 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We focus on quality, speed and the needs of our customers.\r\nTasks\r\nWork as a part of our backend team and be responsible for diverse and challenging backend development efforts\r\nDesign and implement robust and scalable services\r\nEnsure high uptime and meet scalability needs\r\nWrite and maintain tests to improve software quality\r\nAutomate recurring tasks, help us simplify operations\r\nDesign and communicate new API features\r\nRequirements\r\n7+ years experience designing and writing backend applications\r\nExperienced in at least 2 programming languages\r\nExtensive development experience in Python. Bonus if you have worked on Java or C/C++ projects before\r\nFan of coding principles and best practices\r\nExtensive knowledge of web and backend technologies, esp. asynchronous programming and caching\r\nExtensive knowledge of relational databases, preferably MySQL\r\nExperience with Docker. 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