Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/x)

Join our VERBI Team as a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/x)!

We are VERBI Software GmbH – the company behind MAXQDA – the #1 software for qualitative and mixed methods data analysis. We provide researchers, universities, and companies with an innovative and intuitive tool so they can accomplish great things. Professional service and a close connection to our community has paid off: since our
founding in 1989 we have grown steadily and sustainably as a family company.

Tasks

• You develop our AWS backend architecture,
• You implement efficient Lambdas using various frameworks,
• You introduce modern testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end tests),
• You optimize performance and scalability (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB caching),
• You ensure and further develop professional development and documentation standards with the team (Poetry, GitHub Actions, Confluence),
• You maintain the interface between our products, the account system, and the desktop software,
• You work closely with frontend developers, AI engineers, QA engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers,
• You are used to working in an agile environment and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development with Python,
• You also have extensive experience with TypeScript / JavaScript, Boto3, or similar technologies,
• Confident use of frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Flask, or similar,
• Solid experience with databases like PostgreSQL, SQL, DynamoDB, ORM, or similar,
• Extensive knowledge of AWS (Lambdas, S3, or other services) or other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP), with a willingness to dive deep into AWS,
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and dependency management (Poetry, UV, PIP, or similar),
• Experience with test automation and agile development (Scrum/Kanban),
• Knowledge in software performance and scalability, as well as in implementing design patterns,
• A high level of initiative, communication skills, assertiveness, and confident teamwork.

You do not have to match our job profile 100%. What is more important is that you fit in with us as a company, and that you have a desire to contribute your ideas and develop as a professional.

Benefits

• Modern office near Berlin central station
• Hybrid working/ Home Office
• Plenty of room for initiative and personal development
• Subsidy for Urban Sports membership, BVG ticket, Deutschlandticket, or GIVVE-Card
• Participation in Corporate Benefits Program
• Fruit, Veggies & drinks for free
• VERBI fridge and granola bar
• Monthly VERBI Breakfast & Lunch as well as after-work events
• Team events and company parties
• Big kitchen, balcony and rooftop terrace
• Onboarding program & VERBI buddy
• But most of all: exciting tasks and an open ear for new, creative ideas and approaches!

Work at VERBI is characterized by flat hierarchies in which everyone can participate with engagement, responsibility, and joy. Our company culture subsists on clear and open communication, reflection, and enthusiasm for our work. You will be able to feel our close company culture during lunch together on our rooftop terrace, foosball sessions, or team events.

Want to be part of the VERBI team? Then send us your CV (cover letter and relevant certificates are optional). We are looking forward to receiving your application, which will naturally be handled in accordance with European data privacy laws.

Do you have any further questions? Do not hesitate to send an e-mail or call us.