Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop high-availability backend systems in Java, work on internal tools to automate operational processes, and implement agile methods for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
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Your role in the team
- As a Senior Java Backend Engineer, you will be part of a team that focuses on automating and streamlining FlixTrain's operational processes, creating internal tools that help teams manage a growing and increasingly modern fleet.
- You will join a small, collaborative team (6 people) with a strong sense of ownership and a pragmatic, low-bureaucracy way of working.
- The team is part of the FlixTrain Tech division, which currently consists of three product teams and is set to grow significantly over the coming year, expanding to six teams as FlixTrain continues to scale its operations, fleet, and supporting technology.
- The complexity of our operations grows and so does the need for reliable, well-designed systems that reduce manual work, support regulatory requirements, and enable teams to operate efficiently at scale.
- This role sits in a greenfield environment, where many systems are designed and built from scratch.
- Engineers are closely involved throughout the entire lifecycle: understanding operational challenges, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring high quality through solid testing practices.
- You will be part of a self-organized, cross-functional distributed team owning a set of products and will hence directly contribute to the success of the business.
- You and your team will place our users at the center when developing solutions together.
- You drive the development process using an Agile environment.
- You will be able to design new products from scratch and frequently deliver new versions of existing products, using continuous integration and automation.
- You will work with and learn how to use cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Leads technical decisions within and across teams to enhance technical excellence through lateral leadership.
- Be a mentor and coach for your colleagues.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Upper-intermediate level of English or higher.
- Nice to have: Data Engineering skills: ETL, Snowflake, etc.
- You've worked with distributed teams before.
- Upper-intermediate level of German or higher.
Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience with Java.
- Strong experience developing distributed systems using Spring Boot.
- Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL, RDS) and no-SQL databases (MongoDB, DocumentDB).
- Experience with caching solutions such as Redis, ElastiCache.
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging services like Kafka/SQS/SNS/RabbitMQ.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., RDS, S3, EC2).
- Experience with DevOps and infrastructure technologies, including Docker, k8s, GitLab CI, Terraform, and Datadog.
- Experience working within an Agile setup.
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What we offer
- At Flix, we offer a tech-driven environment where innovation meets real-world impact, with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and ownership.
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
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Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Senior Java Engineer
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
