VAARHAFT

Full-time Backend Developer

VAARHAFT

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hamburg • Germany

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Tech Stack

AWSDockerDynamoDBEC2FlutterMySQLNoSQLPostgresPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

  • Development and maintenance of backend components and systems using Python.
  • Administration and maintenance of AWS infrastructures, including EC2 instances, API gateways, VPC, S3, and DynamoDB.
  • Containerization of applications with Docker and administration of Docker environments.
  • Testing and debugging to ensure high software quality and performance.
  • Support with troubleshooting and providing technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 1 to 2 years of proven experience as a backend engineer or in a similar role with a focus on developing scalable web applications or platforms.
  • Very good knowledge of one or more programming languages, such as Python, Shell, Terraform, Flutter.
  • Proficient in AI application layers (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude-Code, Codex, Gemini-CLI).
  • Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB.
  • Initial experience working with AWS services such as EC2, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and stacks.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for technology.
  • Nice to have: Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker.
  • Nice to have FastAPI experience.
Benefits
  • Insights into a young startup where you can actively contribute
  • New challenges with a steep learning curve in a motivated team and a fast-paced work environment
  • Flat hierarchies and individual talent development
  • Real startup life in our co-working spaces in the cities of Hamburg and Berlin, as well as flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 100% of the time
  • Regular team-building events
  • Urban sports program
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonShellTerraformFlutterSQLPostgreSQLMySQLDynamoDBDockerFastAPI
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical thinkingcommunicationteamworkcollaborationself-motivateddetail-orientedability to learn new technologies
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in software engineering