Junior Backend Engineer at Airbus Deutschland GmbH

Level: Junior

Job Field: IT, DevOps, Back End

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent employment

Location: Bremen

Working Model: Onsite

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop backend services for our data analytics platform, manage databases like MongoDB and InfluxDB, and operate containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

In this role, you will help build, maintain, and scale the infrastructure and backend services powering our data analytics platform.
You will sit at the intersection of backend software development and modern platform operations (DevOps), working closely with data engineers and analysts to ensure our analytics ecosystem is performant, reliable, and observable.
If you enjoy automating deployments, and managing modern data stores in containerized environments, this is a great opportunity to jumpstart your career.
DevOps Engineering: Contribute to the development and maintenance using Ansible, Gitlab-CI, Helm etc.
Database Management: Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining operational databases, specifically MongoDB (NoSQL) and InfluxDB (time-series).
Platform Operations & Containerization: Assist in managing containerized deployments on Kubernetes (RKE) and deploying applications using Helm charts.
Observability & Monitoring: Einrichtung und Pflege von Monitoring-Dashboards und Alarmkonfigurationen mit Prometheus und Grafana, um die Plattformverfügbarkeit und -gesundheit sicherzustellen.
Version Control & Shell Automation: Use Git for version control and workflow management, and write basic Unix shell scripts (Bash) for automation and routine system tasks.
Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, document setup procedures, and collaborate with senior platform engineers to troubleshoot infrastructure issues.

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Our expectations of you

Education

An academic degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Qualifications

Backend Programming: Foundational programming skills in at least one or two core languages used across our ecosystem (Go, Python, Java, or Kotlin).
Knowledge of DevOps: Ansible, Terraform, Gitlab-CI, Helm, OCI, ArgoCD.
Version Control: Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull requests, versioning workflows).
Linux / Unix Basics: Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and comfort navigating the CLI or writing basic shell scripts.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Eager to learn modern infrastructure practices and systematically debug issues across backend code and data pipelines.
Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work collaboratively within an agile, multicultural team environment.
Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude toward learning and skill development.
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)

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What we offer

Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.