Senior Backend Software Developer

ConnCons

Senior Backend Software Developer at Connected Consumables enhancing cancer care with robust backend systems. Focused on medical software and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeDresden • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development, focusing on scalable architecture, secure API design, and relational database management, particularly with PostgreSQL. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams in the medical software domain.

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Backend Software DevelopmentSecure API DesignPostgreSQL Database ManagementContainerization and OrchestrationTechnical Ownership

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented ProgrammingRESTful API DevelopmentAuthentication MechanismsData ModelingCI/CD Pipeline Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetAnalytical Problem SolvingQuality Awareness

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesOpenAPIOAuth2OpenID Connect

Industry Keywords

Medical Software DevelopmentHigh-Performance SystemsObservability ToolsCross-Discipline Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for medical software solutions
Responsible for backend architecture and actively evolving robust, high-performance systems
Build and optimize secure RESTful APIs (HTTP/OpenAPI) and implement authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT)
Design and manage efficient data models using relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployments
Monitor and continuously improve system performance using modern observability tools (logging, tracing, monitoring)
Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines, build tooling, and test infrastructure
Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices across the codebase
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Frontend, Hardware, and Regulatory Affairs
Contribute to technological decisions and the long-term architectural vision of our backend systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of hands-on experience in backend software development
Proficient with at least one object-oriented programming language
Fluent English skills for professional team communication
Solid experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
Experience with or interest in containerization and orchestration technologies
Experience designing and developing secure HTTP APIs
Strong understanding of authentication and authorization standards
Collaborative mindset for cross-discipline work across hardware and software
High degree of technical ownership and quality awareness in code
Analytical approach to solving complex architectural challenges
Experience in medical device/software development is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collegial and supportive working environment
Dynamic work environment
Encouragement of initiative and autonomy
Support for professional and personal development
Flexible, remote-friendly working model
Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
Bike leasing (job bike)