Join BILD, Germany's most popular newspaper, in shaping the future of mobile news. We're looking for an experienced backend engineer with a passion for creating reliable and scalable systems.

As an essential part of our mobile team, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and optimizing the backend for our mobile applications. Your role won't just be limited to coding; you'll actively engage in pair coding sessions with other developers, sharing knowledge and ensuring best practices.

You'll serve as a vital link in cross-departmental collaborations, bringing your technical expertise to the table. Become part of our agile environment, and help us create an integrated, cutting-edge digital experience for our diverse and expansive user base.

Was Du Bei Uns Bewegst

• you join our agile team and improve one of the country's leading news apps
• you develop and maintain software applications using Java or Kotlin, Spring Framework and MongoDB
• you write efficient, well-tested code and uphold code review standards
• you implement multithreading techniques to improve application performance
• you participate in code reviews, offering insightful feedback to team members
• you work closely with product teams to turn business need into technical requirements
• you troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring timely resolution
• you leverage Kafka for efficient data streaming and integration

Was Du Mitbringst

• you are a passionate developer, with a minimum of two years experience with Java and Kotlin
• you have proven experience in optimizing application performance through multithreading techniques
• you have in-depth knowledge of the Spring Framework and its various modules
• you have basic proficiency in MongoDB and its query language
• you are capable of interpreting and working under product business requirements
• you are familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• you have experience with GitHub Actions, Helm releases, and Flux for CI/CD
• exposure to monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk is beneficial

Was Wir Bieten

• employee offers that suit you and your life situation: Whether discounted public transport ticket or JobRad leasing, bicycle garage (incl. regular bicycle service), childcare offers or a modern kindergarten in the company
• 30 days of vacation plus 20 days of working from abroad
• exceptional, modern office in the heart of the city with fantastic staff restaurants and the really coolest roof terrace in Berlin
• never stop learning! take advantage of our diverse learning content and opportunities for your personal development
• look forward to a diverse and open-minded work environment with different communities and interest groups in which you can actively participate
• we offer you a permanent position in full-time or part-time

Getting curious? Check out what we are doing on GitHub or check out our Techblog.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequently asked questions and their answers can be found on our FAQ page: career.axelspringer.com/en/faq

Diversity 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.

You can find information about the representation for the severely disabled at Axel Springer here: https://career.axelspringer.com/en/rsde

Contact person for this position (reference number REF1608J) is Madeleine Bänsch