Senior Java Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

We are looking for a talented Senior Java Backend Engineer (m/f/d) with a passion for creating software that makes operational processes more efficient. The team is creating a product that helps to coordinate fleet and rides between Operations and Mobility Partners. This ensures smooth, affordable, safe, and high-quality travel for our customers through effective coordination between Operations and Mobility Partners with the goal of reducing manual processes, increasing productivity and efficiency. 

Your Tasks – Paint the world green

• You will be part of a self-organized, cross-functional distributed team;
• You and your team will place our users at the centre when developing solutions together;
• You drive the development process using an Agile environment;
• You will be able to design new products from scratch and frequently deliver new versions of existing products, using continuous integration and automation;
• You will work with and learn how to use cutting-edge technologies and tools;
• Lead technical decisions inside and across teams to improve technical excellence through lateral leadership;
• Contribute to finding the best solutions for getting, organizing and providing products that make Flix Operations easier and more effective;
• Be a mentor and coach for your colleagues.

Your Profile – Ready to hop on board

• A strong product mindset and desire to make data-driven decisions;
• 6+ years experience working as a Backend Java Engineer;
• Experience with distributed systems development: Spring / Spring Boot, Axon, Kafka, MySQL / Postgres (RDS), Redis (Elasticache), MongoDB (DocumentDB), SQS/SNS, S3, etc.;
• Experience with common design and architectural patterns coupled with a passion for writing clean code that is performant and well tested;
• Upper-intermediate level of English or higher.

Nice to have

• DevOps / infrastructure experience: Kubernetes, Docker, Gitlab CI, AWS, Terraform, etc.;
• Experience with Frontend (React);
• Data Engineering skills: ETL, Snowflake, etc.;
• You've worked with distributed teams before.

Our Perks – More than just a job

• You have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are creating the easiest way to travel. We want your ideas and give you autonomy to make them reality.​
• Flix is flexible. Organize your own schedule with trust-based hours and up to 60 days of working from (m)anywhere. We are an office-first company, and we encourage all employees to come regularly to their local office.
• Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half price.
• Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other.
• We're not only green in color. We're building for the long term, and that means protecting our planet. We constantly test new green technologies and compensate for the CO2 after all our business travel since 2018.
• Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist, and a neat discount on UrbanSportsClub memberships.

Want to rewrite the history of mobility with us? Then join our ride and apply now. We're excited to hear from you! We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

Flix – A place to enjoy work and have an impact

The future of transportation is Green. Here at Flix Tech, the R&D group, we develop software with the brightest minds from around the world to engineer new experiences for our millions of customers across our apps and websites. Every day we solve challenging problems, like how to scale rapidly around the world and how to make an experience that delights our customers. We have a culture of sharing ideas, contributing to open source projects and being an active member in our technical communities.

Flix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence and merit.