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Senior Backend Engineer - Axel Springer Tech GmbH
Backend Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of scalable backend services using Kotlin, Spring Boot, and AWS, driving performance, reliability, and continuous delivery in a fast‑paced environment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend services in Kotlin with Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and resilience.
- Design and expose robust REST APIs, integrating with internal and external systems.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments on AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS).
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, review code, and mentor junior engineers.
- Monitor application health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance using AWS CloudWatch and related tools.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional backend development experience, with strong proficiency in Kotlin and Spring Boot.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS services and cloud‑native architecture.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices patterns, and containerization.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment.