Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travelers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. Having grown 10x in the past year, we are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel. Backed by four leading VCs (TQ Ventures, Creandum, Northzone, and Lightrock), and now, following our recent $80 m Series C, we are ready to push beyond.

We are searching for a high-impact Senior Python Software Engineer, to join our Content team, that can make a direct contribution to the company’s goals by creatively solving technically challenging problems working with high-load systems, upholding high software quality standards and cutting down operational work through automation processes.

What you will do:

The objectives of the role are to:

• Successfully implement high-impact systems that can handle high volumes of data,
• Reduce manual workload for teams by 30% within the first year through automation,
• Maintain a system uptime of at least 99.9%.

Workplace:

We are a remote-first company with teams located around the Globe.

HQ office in Berlin, where the team often meets in the office.

You have:

• Python experience (other languages such as C and C++ are a plus)
• Frameworks: preferably FastAPI, aiohttp
• Knowledge of asynchronous functions (or any experience with parallel computing)
• Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
• General understanding of SQL databases, indexes and locks
• You are driven, ambitious, and willing to get hands-on in shaping the future of ground transportation travel.
• You show ownership and responsibility for your problem space.
• You are fluent in English, both verbal and written.

What you can expect:

• You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.
• You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.
• We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.
• You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
• You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!
• We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.

Our hiring team for this role:

For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner Dominic Peters at [email protected].

Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability and scalability and most advanced technology? Come join us!