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Backend / Platform Engineer - Remote

Posted 2 days ago
Software Development
Full Time
Germany

Overview

SCHWAPe transforms hidden innovation potential into scalable tech ventures. As a venture builder, we partner with medium-sized companies to build the next tech leaders. Join our fast-moving, thoughtful, and strategically scaling team as a Backend / Platform Engineer in Potsdam.

In Short

  • Automate testing, builds, and deployments via GitHub Actions or similar
  • Improve Docker Compose setups and evaluate ECS/Fargate/Kubernetes
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi)
  • Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting (Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry)
  • Optimize Gunicorn, Celery workers, PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Implement rate limiting, API security, secret and access management

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of OOP, RESTful APIs, SOLID principles
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Production-level Docker & Compose expertise
  • Familiarity with Flask APIs, RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL
  • Performance optimization for Flask (Gunicorn, async, Celery)
  • Awareness of Firebase Auth or other third-party authentication systems
  • Monitoring experience (Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry)
  • Growth mindset & eagerness to explore new technologies

Benefits

  • Key role in a fast-paced venture environment
  • Collaborative culture with flat hierarchies and autonomy
  • Modern infrastructure and tooling
  • Flexible work arrangements & remote options (Hybrid)
  • Competitive salary & 30 vacation days (full-time)
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Schwape

Schwape is a dynamic venture builder that specializes in transforming hidden innovation potential into scalable technology ventures. By partnering with medium-sized companies, Schwape aims to cultivate the next generation of tech leaders. The company fosters a fast-moving and strategically focused environment, encouraging collaboration and autonomy within its team. With a commitment to modern infrastructure and tools, Schwape offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, making it an attractive workplace for tech professionals.

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