SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH GO - API MANAGEMENT PLATFORM (m/f/d)

Job description

Make an amazing climb in your career in an international team of experts. Our company provides technological services for the whole Schwarz group of more than 30 countries in Europe and the US. Our vision is to be the leading ecosystem for a better life. We built the European sovereign cloud STACKIT. With XM Cyber we set new standards in differing cyber crimes. We run AI better than anyone. With us you will find a variety of opportunities to grow and do your best at your calling – IT. We exist to improve life with our products and services - for today's generation and future generations. We act future proof! The Mission: You won't just be writing code; you’ll be designing the backbone of our internal API ecosystem. As a senior member of the MyAPI team, you will eliminate friction in API lifecycle management, automate enterprise governance, and optimize high-throughput integrations—ensuring a seamless road for hundreds of developers across the entire organization. Experience and skills you will need: Go (Golang) Expertise: Deep, production-proven experience writing efficient, concurrent, and highly maintainable backend services. You know how to optimize Go code for performance and memory efficiency. API Gateways & Ecosystems: Hands-on experience architecting and managing API Gateways or reverse proxies (e.g., Envoy, Nginx, Apigee, Kong) and a mastery of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and designing robust CI/CD workflows. You understand how backend applications interact with cluster infrastructure. API Architecture: Advanced knowledge of RESTful API design principles, architectural patterns, and managing breaking changes at scale. Data Persistence: Strong experience with Relational Databases (PostgreSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and connection pooling. Bonus Points: Data & Observability: Experience setting up production monitoring, logging, and distributed tracing (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry). DevSecOps: Knowledge of Static Code Analysis (SAST), dependency scanning, and artifact management (Nexus/Artifactory). Frontend: Familiarity with JS/TypeScript (Vue.js) to occasionally assist with our internal product UI. Why join Us? High Impact: Your work directly impacts the daily velocity and productivity of fellow engineers across the entire global organization. Modern Stack & Autonomy: We don't settle for "how it's always been done." We leverage Go, Kubernetes, and cutting-edge architecture, giving you the autonomy to make meaningful technical decisions. Flexibility & Balance: Remote-first culture with asynchronous workflows, balanced by daily collaboration with a vibrant, diverse international team. Premium Benefits: A competitive compensation and benefits package that fully supports your health, financial future, and continuous professional development.