Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/x)

The role

Our Backend Engineers assume development and operational responsibility for the HelloFresh platform that serves millions globally to deliver the best experience for our customers and internal users.

Interacting with front-end developers, designers, product managers and our teams around the world is very much part of our day-to-day, so communication skills are vital. We are looking for strong problem-solvers who can apply their engineering skills to a wide range of platforms and environments while also acting as an ambassador to coach team members and stakeholders.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of the architecture, design, development, deployment and operations of the microservices you will develop, using DevOps practices, pair programming and other cutting-edge methodologies 
• Be an active, solution-oriented member of autonomous, cross-functional agile teams collaborating with Product Owners, Front-end Engineers, Designers, and Business Intelligence teams 
• Participate in regular technical forums to take part in exploratory initiatives and share knowledge and trends with other Engineers 
• Having an in-depth understanding of HelloFresh’s core product and architecture, and act as an ambassador for software solutions offering support and mentorship to colleagues
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, Istio, and more
• Promote a highly collaborative and team first environment to drive technical excellence with short feedback cycles

What you’ll bring

• Solid back-end experience with Microservice and distributed event-driven architectural patterns
• Preferably proficient in but not limited to Golang, Kotlin/Java, or PHP
• Experience working with Docker and container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience in true Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery 
• Practical experience in the application of advanced design concepts such as DDD
• You thrive in the opportunity to collaborate and mentor team members, while also sharing practical knowledge and trends
• Experience with Extreme Programming Practices like Pairing, Mob/Ensemble Programming, and Test Driven Development
• Strong communication & collaboration skills and being able to cooperate & collaborate with Product, Engineering and other non-tech stakeholders
• Familiarity with e-commerce and subscription-based businesses is a plus

Interacting with front-end developers, designers, product managers and our teams around the world is very much part of our day-to-day, so communication skills are vital. We are looking for strong problem-solvers who can apply their engineering skills to a wide range of platforms and environments, while also acting as an ambassador to coach team members and stakeholders.

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Invest in your growth with a German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

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