Senior Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Codesphere · Karlsruhe
What this role requires
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Job description
About Codesphere
Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability – a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders.
Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, we’ve expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision.
We’re scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us 🚀
What you'll drive
You own complex features end to end – from product discovery and planning through technical design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
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You conduct code and technical design reviews, raising the bar for quality across the team.
You mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to a culture of learning and growth.
You shape the capabilities of our virtual cloud provider platform, working on features that improve the overall platform experience – including Deployment-Technology, ManagedService, AuthN/AuthZ, Developer-Experience, ..
What makes you a great fit
Your Profile
Several years of professional experience in software development, ideally in web or distributed systems
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Go
Solid understanding of SQL databases, distributed systems, and the design of APIs and microservices architectures, containerization e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
Degree in a relevant field or comparable qualification
Strong foundations in Computer Science fundamentals
Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Openness to feedback and a genuine drive to keep learning
Structured approach to problem-solving and a curiosity for technology
What sets you apart
Experience in building and/or operating cloud infrastructure components, ideally in a cloud-native environment e.g. message queues, SQL / NoSQL DBs
Familiarity with React
Experience building and/or operating monitoring and logging systems
DevSecOps mindset and hands-on experience
What's in it for you
32 days of paid time off – 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
Meal allowance – up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over €100 net for you
Flexibility – hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours
Steep learning curve – fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company
Job-Rad – lease a bike through us, tax-free
Gym access – stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only)
Employee events – from team offsites to regular get-togethers
Company pension scheme – company-supported pension to set you up for later
Great public transport links – both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops
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