Software Devlopment Engineer

Software Development Engineer

Location:

Germany REMOTE

Employment Type:

Permanent

Recruiter: W Talent

Role Overview

W Talent is partnering with a high-growth technology company to recruit a Software Development Engineer. The role focuses on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance software platforms used by millions of users globally. This is an opportunity to work across a polyglot tech stack, delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, maintainable code, solving complex problems, and contributing to architectural decisions that affect the future of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain backend services and platform components.
Work across multiple languages and frameworks including Python, Kotlin, Type Script, and Node.js.
Build and consume REST and gRPC APIs, integrating internal and external services.
Develop data-intensive systems using relational (Postgre

SQL, Oracle) and in-memory (Redis) databases.
Contribute to cloud-native architecture, deploying services using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
Implement event-driven, streaming, or async systems using Apache Kafka or similar technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features on time.
Maintain system reliability, observability, and operational excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

Commercial experience as a Software Development Engineer or similar role.
Strong programming skills in Python, Kotlin, Type Script, or Node.js.

Experience with databases, API design, and cloud-based services.
Comfortable working with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment practices.
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid environment.

Desirable Skills

Experience with industrial IoT, messaging protocols, or high-throughput platforms.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CDK, Pulumi).
Prior exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability tools.
Experience in high-growth, VC-backed, or product-led tech companies.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
Opportunity to work on high-impact, scalable systems.
Exposure to modern polyglot engineering environments.
Strong engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and professional growth