Senior Backend Software Engineer - Python

Company Overview

Amazing work happens when everyone enjoys the journey. This is why we at momox, Europe's leading online buying-and-selling service for books, CDs, movies, games, and fashion do everything to set you up for success. We know that your ideas grow best in a challenging environment where a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to think outside the box.

At momox our mission is “We give your used products a new home” – join and support us in growing a sustainable re-commerce business used by millions of users.

Job Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic and communicative (Senior) Backend Software Engineers - Python (m/f/d) to work on different parts of the momox backend in an agile environment in our Headquarters in Berlin.

Your Mission

• Working with a passionate team on a central component of the momox tech stack (e.g. warehouse management system, integrating external marketplaces)
• Understanding and solving complex business requirements
• Conception and improvement of our software architecture
• Taking ownership of your work, engaging in agile ceremonies and code reviews, and sharing your expertise within the team and company
• Having a direct impact in a sustainable and financially stable company

Our Tech Stack

• Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI
• Celery, RabbitMQ
• MySQL, MongoDB
• CentOS, Debian
• GitLab, CI/CD
• Docker, Kubernetes
• React, Vue.js, TypeScript
• Google Cloud
• TDD, DDD, Scrum

Your Profile

• Our Tech Stack meets your experience and interest
• You are a passionate team player and like to take over responsibility
• Testing, clean architecture, and clean code are essential to you
• Comfortable working on the command line (Linux/UNIX)
• Familiar with different database paradigms (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience with distributed systems
• Fluent in English and great communication skills for discussions and code reviews

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Hexagonal and Service-Oriented Architecture
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform

You Can Look Forward To

• Exciting tasks and challenges in the center of Berlin
• Use 10% of your time for your passion projects: One day of a 14-day sprint is yours! Personal development, your own projects or learning new technologies – it’s up to you!
• Work in an agile environment (Scrum) with flat hierarchies
• Be part of a motivated, open-minded team and bring in new impulses
• We support you in creating open source projects
• Grow with space and budget for your professional development
• Enjoy a good work-life-balance with flexible working hours
• Prefer a MacBook or a Lenovo Thinkpad? Get your preferred hardware and Bose noise-canceling headphones
• Benefit from a discounted public transport ticket, shopping vouchers for our medimops.de shop, yoga and workout sessions, team events etc.
• Work in the best conditions with perks like an open space office, height-adjustable desks, table football, PS4, free snacks, fruit, drinks, coffee, etc.
• Join a company with a sustainable business model – “We give used goods a new home”