Principal Software Development Engineer (m/f/d)
Principal Software Development Engineer (m/f/d)
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19-08-2025
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Job Description
- design resilient scalable architectures that power millions of users across BILD WELT POLITICO Germany and BUSINESS INSIDER Germany
- lead architectural decisions across multiple engineering teams while providing hands-on support to solve complex distributed systems challenges
- build and operate cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes ensuring high availability and performance at enterprise scale
- enable engineering teams through platform decisions tooling and architectural guidance that accelerates development velocity
- design and implement service architectures API gateways and inter-service communication patterns for our multi-brand ecosystem
- manage infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (cloud containers) to ensure stable and performant systems across all properties
- troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues working directly with teams to implement solutions
- mentor colleagues on distributed systems best practices conduct architecture reviews and foster technical excellence across the organization
- translate complex infrastructure requirements into clear technical strategies for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications :
- 7-10 years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture
- proven track record building and operating systems at significant scale (high-throughput high-availability environments)
- expert-level Kubernetes knowledge and experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) containerization and DevOps practices
- strong experience with service-oriented architectures microservices patterns and API design
- proficient with modern infrastructure tools and practices (Infrastructure as Code observability service mesh etc.)
- experience with AI development tools like Cursor Cline Claude Code for enhanced development workflows
- bring a polyglot mindset and a high degree of adaptability and curiosity you learn quickly adapt easily and are not afraid to venture outside your comfort zone
- solution-oriented mindset and a just do it mentality is key you prefer shipping value over chasing perfection and are confident driven and open to try new things
- excellent communication skills in English and ability to work closely with engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders
- hands-on approach to problem-solving with the ability to dive deep into code and infrastructure when needed
Additional Information :
- your personal growth is important to us: we offer trainings and learning lunches tech conferences a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
- flexible working hours support a healthy work-life balance
- our free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack we also offer a free lunch in our canteens
- 30 days vacation plus 10 days working from abroad
- free choice of top-notch office equipment (also for your remote work space and private usage) up-to-date hardware software and modern office spaces that provide you with maximum flexibility - no matter where you are working
- we offer guidance on the administrative side of relocation and visa processes through our relocation agency
- collaboration thrives on direct exchange - we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile working
- from now a permanent full- or part-time position in a modern office in the heart of Berlin: curious Check out what we are doing on GitHub or check out our Techblog.
The most frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on our FAQ page: is an essential part of our corporate culture! We are looking forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender nationality ethnic and social origin religion ideology disability age sexual orientation and identity.
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