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Senior Java Engineer (m/f/d) - Flix Train

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

At Flix, we offer a tech-driven environment where innovation meets real-world impact, with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and ownership.  

As a Senior Java Engineer (m/f/d) in the Supply Division, you can make an impact by automating and streamlining FlixTrain's operational processes, creating internal tools that help teams manage a growing and increasingly modern fleet. You'll join a small, collaborative team (6 people) with a strong sense of ownership and a pragmatic, low-bureaucracy way of working.

This role sits in a greenfield environment, where many systems are designed and built from scratch. Engineers are actively involved throughout the entire lifecycle: understanding operational challenges, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring high quality through solid testing practices. We value engineers who are curious about the business, eager to participate in discovery and problem framing, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Our Tech Stack: Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Kafka, MySQL (RDS), MongoDB (DocumentDB), AWS, Docker, Gitlab CI, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog

About the Role

You will be part of a self-organized, cross-functional distributed team owning set of products and will hence directly contribute to the success of the business

You and your team will place our users at the center 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

Be a mentor and coach for your colleagues

About You

7+ years of professional experience with Java 

Strong experience developing distributed systems using Spring Boot 

Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL, RDS) and no-SQL databases (MongoDB, DocumentDB) 

Experience with caching solutions such us Redis, ElastiCache 

Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging services like Kafka/SQS/SNS/RabbitMQ 

Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g. RDS, S3, EC2) 

Experience with DevOps and infrastructure technologies, including Docker, k8s, GitLab CI, Terraform, and Datadog 

Upper-intermediate level of English or higher  

Experience working within an Agile setup 

Nice to have: 

Data Engineering skills: ETL, Snowflake, etc.

You've worked with distributed teams before

Upper-intermediate level of German or higher 

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. We want to hear from you!  

What We Offer

Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family. 

Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year. 

Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life. 

Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members. 

Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills. 

Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career. 

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

Why Join Flix?

At Flix, we empower our teams to push boundaries and shape the future of mobility. As we continue to scale globally, we harness cutting-edge technology to make mobility smarter, more sustainable, and more affordable.

If you're looking for a place where you can drive change and redefine how millions of people travel, Flix is the place where you can lead your journey! 

 
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