Your creative field
We are looking for afull-time permanent Lead Software Developer (all genders)based in Germany to start on 01.06.2026. We live remote-first but you have the freedom to choose whether you want to work hybrid or completely on-site due to your proximity to one of our locations.
Youre an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and helping teams build reliable well-designed systems - someone who understands the big picture but is also happy to jump into the code when needed Weve got you.
In this role youll work closely with our development teams and gradually get to know how we build software today from our development structure to the architecture behind our systems. From there your focus will be on helping the team tackle complex tasks think through technical solutions and design clean well-defined APIs.
Youll also be part of our Architecture Board where technical decisions and architectural topics are discussed. A big part of your role will be making sure that the solutions we build follow our architectural principles and remain maintainable in the long run.
At the same time youll act as a technical partner for the team. Youll help colleagues break down complicated topics support them when they run into tricky problems and share your experience during code reviews and technical discussions. Mentoring and knowledge sharing are an important part of the role and should be something you actively enjoy.
In day-to-day work youll collaborate with different teams to turn new product ideas and requirements into technical solutions. Youllhelp plan and estimate upcoming projects lead technical refinement discussions and keep an eye on the overall quality of what we build - from code quality and maintainability to security and performance.
Youll also be someone the team can rely on when things get complicated: helping troubleshoot difficult issues thinking through improvements to our architecture and identifying opportunities to make our systems better.
Finally youll help onboard new developers evaluate new tools when needed and contribute to creating an environment where good technical decisions and collaboration come naturally.
What convinces us
Your personality paired with:
Must-haves:
- At least fiveyearsexperiencein a similar role with leadership experience (Hosting industry is a plus)
- StrongexperiencewithSQLdatabasesanddesigningREST APIs
- Solid understanding ofmodern backend and frontend architecturesand experience withframeworks such asNestJS Spring Boot Django React Angular or Svelte
- Experienceworkingwithevent-driven systems as well as authentication and authorization concepts
- Strong focus on code quality including writing testable code and automated tests
- Excellentcommunicationskillsin English and German and the ability to explain technical topics to developers and non-technical stakeholders
- Team-orientedmindsetreliabilityand a strong senseofownership
Should-haves:
- ExperiencemaintainingandimprovingCI/CDpipelines
- Hands-onexperiencewithDocker andKubernetes
- Abilitytohandlecomplexsituationsprioritizeeffectivelyandmaintaina strongresultsorientation
- Interest inimprovingsystemperformancescalabilityandarchitecture
Nice-to-have:
- Interestinevaluatingandintroducingnewtoolsorframeworks
- Experienceworkinginscalableorhigh-growthsystemenvironments
We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm we can take off together and make a big difference. Awesome Prospects
At Contabo we are in a constant state of change. Even through our strong growth we always remain flexible and everyone gets the opportunity to actively shape the future of Contabo and of our customers. With us everyone can develop their full potential in an environment with flat hierarchies freedom to organize their work and time direct communication an open feedback culture and leave a footprint through creative co-design.
Plus we offer further advantages:
- great freedom for your creative ideas
- ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and technological environment
- a comprehensive induction with your colleagues by your side
- modern and convenientlylocatedworkplaces at our European locations
- Remote or hybrid working opportunities with the same technical equipment at home as in the office
- flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance
- 30-day vacationby default
- the possibility of working in our summer office in Mallorca as well as from any EU country
- an extra day off to get involved in social activities as part of our Volunteer Day
- attractive conditions on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
- unforgettable moments at our company events and team events
How to reach us
You can reach Alina by phone at 49 (0) 89 or by email at . About us
Contabo - High-quality Cloud Hosting Made in Germany!
As a leading infrastructure service provider in the field of cloud instances and dedicated servers we have stood for first-class quality reliability and favorable prices since our foundation in Munich in 2003. Meanwhile more than 225000 customers in over 190 countries trust our services.
We specialize in providing German quality to users worldwide focusing on the stability and security of our data centers the optimization of internal processes and excellent customer support.
Become a part of our future-oriented company which plays a significant role in the development of digital cloud hosting and support us with your ideas and commitment.
Required Experience:
IC
Your creative fieldWe are looking for afull-time permanent Lead Software Developer (all genders)based in Germany to start on 01.06.2026. We live remote-first but you have the freedom to choose whether you want to work hybrid or completely on-site due to your proximity to one of our locations.Youre a...
Your creative field
We are looking for afull-time permanent Lead Software Developer (all genders)based in Germany to start on 01.06.2026. We live remote-first but you have the freedom to choose whether you want to work hybrid or completely on-site due to your proximity to one of our locations.
Youre an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and helping teams build reliable well-designed systems - someone who understands the big picture but is also happy to jump into the code when needed Weve got you.
In this role youll work closely with our development teams and gradually get to know how we build software today from our development structure to the architecture behind our systems. From there your focus will be on helping the team tackle complex tasks think through technical solutions and design clean well-defined APIs.
Youll also be part of our Architecture Board where technical decisions and architectural topics are discussed. A big part of your role will be making sure that the solutions we build follow our architectural principles and remain maintainable in the long run.
At the same time youll act as a technical partner for the team. Youll help colleagues break down complicated topics support them when they run into tricky problems and share your experience during code reviews and technical discussions. Mentoring and knowledge sharing are an important part of the role and should be something you actively enjoy.
In day-to-day work youll collaborate with different teams to turn new product ideas and requirements into technical solutions. Youllhelp plan and estimate upcoming projects lead technical refinement discussions and keep an eye on the overall quality of what we build - from code quality and maintainability to security and performance.
Youll also be someone the team can rely on when things get complicated: helping troubleshoot difficult issues thinking through improvements to our architecture and identifying opportunities to make our systems better.
Finally youll help onboard new developers evaluate new tools when needed and contribute to creating an environment where good technical decisions and collaboration come naturally.
What convinces us
Your personality paired with:
Must-haves:
- At least fiveyearsexperiencein a similar role with leadership experience (Hosting industry is a plus)
- StrongexperiencewithSQLdatabasesanddesigningREST APIs
- Solid understanding ofmodern backend and frontend architecturesand experience withframeworks such asNestJS Spring Boot Django React Angular or Svelte
- Experienceworkingwithevent-driven systems as well as authentication and authorization concepts
- Strong focus on code quality including writing testable code and automated tests
- Excellentcommunicationskillsin English and German and the ability to explain technical topics to developers and non-technical stakeholders
- Team-orientedmindsetreliabilityand a strong senseofownership
Should-haves:
- ExperiencemaintainingandimprovingCI/CDpipelines
- Hands-onexperiencewithDocker andKubernetes
- Abilitytohandlecomplexsituationsprioritizeeffectivelyandmaintaina strongresultsorientation
- Interest inimprovingsystemperformancescalabilityandarchitecture
Nice-to-have:
- Interestinevaluatingandintroducingnewtoolsorframeworks
- Experienceworkinginscalableorhigh-growthsystemenvironments
We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm we can take off together and make a big difference. Awesome Prospects
At Contabo we are in a constant state of change. Even through our strong growth we always remain flexible and everyone gets the opportunity to actively shape the future of Contabo and of our customers. With us everyone can develop their full potential in an environment with flat hierarchies freedom to organize their work and time direct communication an open feedback culture and leave a footprint through creative co-design.
Plus we offer further advantages:
- great freedom for your creative ideas
- ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and technological environment
- a comprehensive induction with your colleagues by your side
- modern and convenientlylocatedworkplaces at our European locations
- Remote or hybrid working opportunities with the same technical equipment at home as in the office
- flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance
- 30-day vacationby default
- the possibility of working in our summer office in Mallorca as well as from any EU country
- an extra day off to get involved in social activities as part of our Volunteer Day
- attractive conditions on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
- unforgettable moments at our company events and team events
How to reach us
You can reach Alina by phone at 49 (0) 89 or by email at . About us
Contabo - High-quality Cloud Hosting Made in Germany!
As a leading infrastructure service provider in the field of cloud instances and dedicated servers we have stood for first-class quality reliability and favorable prices since our foundation in Munich in 2003. Meanwhile more than 225000 customers in over 190 countries trust our services.
We specialize in providing German quality to users worldwide focusing on the stability and security of our data centers the optimization of internal processes and excellent customer support.
Become a part of our future-oriented company which plays a significant role in the development of digital cloud hosting and support us with your ideas and commitment.
Required Experience:
IC
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