Software Engineer – All Genders

Contabo

Software Engineer contributing to new feature development for a leading cloud hosting provider. Work remotely or hybrid within Germany, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/7/2026full-time🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development of new features based on clearly defined tasks and requirements
Work on real product challenges and help shape solutions that deliver tangible value to our customers
Build a deep understanding of system architecture and business domain for sound technical decisions
Follow architectural guidelines and take responsibility for writing high-quality unit and integration tests
Ensure stability, reliability, and long-term maintainability of software
Uphold best practices across different areas such as SQL databases, web services, CI/CD pipelines and message-driven systems
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, QA and other developers
Translate new ideas and requirements into practical, well-designed technical solutions
Support performance improvements, identifying technical weaknesses, and contributing to testing efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
Proficiency with SQL databases
Knowledge of event driven backend architectures
Understanding of and ability to design REST APIs
Fluent English skills and the willingness to use them within the team to enable effective collaboration
Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (e.g. OAuth2)
Experience in frontend Development and frontend architecture
Experience in maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines
Experience working with Kubernetes and Docker
Ability to understand and work with event-driven systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work the way that fits your life – Remote or hybrid with flexible hours for a healthy work-life balance and the same technical equipment at home as in the office
Experience real freedom – Workation across the EU and in our summer office in Mallorca
Stay active and healthy – Access to EGYM Wellpass and thousands of fitness and wellness facilities
Enjoy exclusive perks – Attractive discounts on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
Recharge your energy – 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Give back – An extra day off to get involved in social activities through our Volunteer Day
Make an impact – Take ownership and bring your ideas to life with real creative freedom
Keep growing – Individual professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative tech environment
Feel comfortable where you work – Modern, conveniently located offices across our European locations
Be part of a diverse team – Work in an international environment shaped by diversity
Create lasting memories – Company events and team activities you won’t forget

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQL databasesevent driven backend architecturesREST APIsfrontend developmentfrontend architectureCI/CD pipelinesKubernetesDockerunit testingintegration testing

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

degree in Computer Engineeringdegree in Software Engineering