(Senior) Backend Software Engineer - Python (m/f/d)

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.

Our mission

We are on a mission to save our planet - one second hand product at a time.

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. our warehouse and logistics processes)
• 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 techstack

• 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

Individual work environment
Design your ergonomic workspace with height-adjustable desks and the laptop of your choice (MacBook or ThinkPad). We use state-of-the-art technology, and you even get your own Bose noise cancelling headphones.

Sustainability
We love second hand and integrate our sustainable business idea with simple methods into everyday office life through sustainable consumables, double-sided printing, energy-saving mode on equipment, waste separation, etc.

Training
momox is only as good as you. That's why you will find room and budget for your individual professional development with language courses, internal training, conferences, (online) courses and more.

Open work environment
A bright office with flat hierarchies and open doors. We are a motivated team that is open to new impulses. Bring your ideas and put them into practice! In our break rooms you will not only find peace and quiet, but also action with kicker, PS4 and Xbox.

10% day
1 day of a 14-day sprint is yours! You can use it for your own projects, your personal development or to learn new technologies.

Team Events
We celebrate with the whole team: summer, Christmas, Halloween, monthly breakfasts and movie nights, successes, etc.

1/2 day off on your birthday
On your birthday you get half a day off. Come later, leave earlier or just take another half day of your vacation budget to have the whole day off. Additionally you get half a day off on 24.12. and 31.12.

Sport and Fitness Options
A personal trainer comes every week to keep us fit or you can join our running group. A shower is provided to cool you down afterwards. Otherwise you can find your favourite sport with Gympass. The mobile massage visits us every 2nd week.

Daily fresh fruit and vegetables
We provide you with fruit, vegetables, mate, coffee and tee at the office. And twice a week you can order your lunch at Smunch.

Office dogs
Our office dogs provide an extra nice working atmosphere and are happy to be petted.

• 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”