Senior Backend Engineer [Python, Django] - (m/w/d)
Our Engineering team is responsible for the technical development of our digital learning platforms, allowing people to learn knowledge and learning content in the field of programming, data science and artificial intelligence interactively via the browser in a practical way.
As a Senior Python Engineer (Python, Django) [m/w/d] you will work on the next generation of our learning platform, which is built on technologies like React, NextJS, Python and Django. In addition to our own StackFuel learning platform, the Engineering team also works on two projects for the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research , to promote data and programming skills in German society. With your knowledge, you will be contributing in creating an interactive learning experience to get people interested in digital skills.
Your profile
You have at least 4 years of experience in the development of backend applications for a service-oriented system architecture
Python and Django skills are part of your profile
Experience with the development of RESTful services, API design and API documentation (Swagger)
You are proficient in automated quality assurance tools (e.g. CI/CD pipelines, test automation) and want to be involved in the further development of our quality standards
You are familiar with Docker, cloud technologies (e.g. Kubernetes) and DevOps principles
You like to work with other developers in a team and you also see it as your task to support your colleagues
You are are resident in Germany, with your excellent communication skills in German and English, you operate confidently in a German-speaking team
Wo are we?
We are StackFuel’s Engineering team: Brian, Christian, Dima, Elena, Gordon, Hans, Marion, Philipp, Norma, Tim and Tra . Together with Jonathan (Product Owner) and Munzer (UI/UX), we’re building StackFuel’s digital learning experiences as a cross-functional team.
We believe in life-long learning. We exchange new ideas on a regular basis and adjust our agile way-of-working to our needs as we move along. Learn and grow with us through our internal learning opportunities and a yearly learning & development budget.
Decide how you want to work, use the utilities that work best for you (Hardware: Lenovo ThinkPad/MacBook Pro; OS: Linux/MacOS/Windows; Code editor of your choice).
Our tech stack:
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, NextJS and Chakra UI on the frontend
Python, Django and Django Rest Framework on backend
NPM (JavaScript) and Poetry (Python) for package management
Jupyter Ecosystem (Notebooks, Hub, Lab)
Hetzner Cloud, Ionos, Ansible, NewRelic
Docker, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, MS-Teams
Interview Process
Our interview process is straight-forward. Here is what you can expect:
Quick call with our recruiter Felix to get to know another and learn more about the role
Meet and interview with the people you'll be working with on two more occasions
No take-home coding challenges
Why us?
You will have an excellent perspective in an up-and-coming, fast-growing company in the learning & development industry that deals with future topics such as big data, artificial intelligence and innovative technologies on a daily basis.
We offer you regular training and workshops at the highest level as an integral part of your continuing education. You can complete our online trainings at any time and train yourself to become a data expert
You take responsibility from day one and contribute your own ideas
You work in a highly motivated and smart team that is constantly growing
With us, you will experience an open feedback culture, flexible organizational structure and communication at eye level
You enjoy flexible working hours including mobile working and a completely new office in the Bergmannkiez in Berlin-Kreuzberg
You decide which device you want to work with in the future. Apple or Windows, the choice is yours
Work where others go on vacation? Take advantage of our workstation arrangement. You will learn more about it in your first conversation
Save your back with our height-adjustable desks throughout the office.
Stackfuel ensures professional equality between women and men. Severely disabled persons are given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.