Team Lead Backend (w/m/d)

Our Team
We are a team of about 90 employees and are made up of a wide variety of specialisms and 12 different nationalities. Diversity, individual development and team spirit are very important to us! Your tasks
These responsibilities will be part of your role with us:

• As Team Lead Backend (f/m/d), you will lead the backend team in technical and disciplinary terms, promote goal-oriented and motivating cooperation and contribute to the team's success.
• In your role as Team Lead, you will coordinate the daily tasks within the team and ensure that all milestones are achieved within the specified time frame.
• The continuous maintenance, optimization and further development of the backend is one of your central areas of responsibility.
• You develop new features and services that constantly improve our platform and products.
• In close cooperation with the Head of Development and the Team Lead Frontend, you will research technical innovations, evaluate potential improvements and implement them after a thorough conception phase.
• Together with our DevOps teams, you will scale the backend horizontally and vertically.

Your profile

• Are you independent, willing to take responsibility and thrive in a dynamic and solution-orientated working environment?
• Do you want to tackle and master new challenges with us in order to conquer a market worth billions and bring real sustainability to buildings?

 Then you're in the right place with us! Your qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science or an equivalent qualification.
• With at least 5 years of experience as a backend developer or project manager in software development, you have the necessary technical expertise.
• Excellent Python skills are required for this role, as you will be working primarily with this programming language.
• As you will be working in an international environment, you can speak English fluently.
• You will also have in-depth knowledge of backend architectures, software design patterns and testing, which you will apply to your work in a targeted and results-oriented manner.
• You have practical experience in making software scalable
• Knowledge of project management is important to ensure an efficient distribution of tasks within the team.
• Knowledge of Golang or Java as well as experience with Docker, Kubernetes and time-series databases is desirable, although not essential.

Why us?
At aedifion, you are an important part of our mission from day one and pull together with us. Want to know what to expect?

• Working in a modern environment with a " friendly culture" from day one.
• Long decision-making processes? Not with us! We work together in flat hierarchies and agile teams.
• Hybrid work is standard for us! Whether from our modern office in the heart of Cologne or remotely from all over Germany, you decide!
• Want to stay as climate-neutral as possible? Choose between a Deutschlandticket or a monthly contribution of €49.00 for your job bike. 
• Going to the gym in the morning before work or taking the kids to school? No problem, with our flexible working hours and very short core working hours, you can combine your private and professional life.
• Dogsitting? Not necessary! Your furry friend is always welcome in the office!
• Have a break - Always stay effective with 30 days' annual leave.
• Tired of fixed-term contracts? With us, you are employed for an unlimited period after the probation period. 
• Are you keen on further development? We support you with individual training opportunities!
• We keep you refreshed and energized with free drinks, organic fruit, a monthly team breakfast and regional coffee.
• Your start in the #teamaedifion - work equipment of your choice (Apple or Windows) as well as structured onboarding to make your start as easy as possible.
• Extend your vacation or organize your own workation in Europe with your colleagues - work up to 10 days a year from other European countries.
• Want to get active quickly before work? Take advantage of the discounted membership in the Urban Sports Club and benefit from the wide range of offers for a healthy balance whenever it suits you.
• Fancy a job with an impact? Then become a climate saver with us!

At aedifion, we welcome applications from people of all gender identities, nationalities, ethnicities, social backgrounds, religious beliefs, physical and mental abilities, age groups and sexual orientations. Your application
Perfect jobs and employees don't fall from the sky - they develop. Do you have some of the skills and experience mentioned above?
Then send us an informal application:

• What interests you about this job?
• Tell us about your previous projects
• How would you like to develop?
• What is your secret superpower?