Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d)

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. - 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 collaborative developer cloud, working on features that improve the overall platform experience – including Public API, Usage History, IAM & Permission Management, Secrets Management, external CI integrations, Web IDE, deployment technology, monitoring, managed services, and the core internals of customer application deployment. ## 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 JavaScript/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 with cloud infrastructure, ideally in a cloud-native environment - Familiarity with React - Experience building 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*