Senior Software Engineer

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.