About the Role
Design, implement, scale, and maintain the code that powers our production environment. Shape the next generation of our data and backend platform by connecting APIs, pipelines, and infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable, high-impact systems. A highly technical mindset and a drive to improve daily are essential.
Responsibilities
- Design and build Python APIs and backend services that power internal and third-party integrations
- Develop and operate end-to-end data pipelines, from ingestion to persistence across GCP services
- Build high-frequency, event-driven systems for real-time and asynchronous data processing
- Apply strong data modeling and database design principles for structured and semi-structured data
- Write clean, testable, production-grade code with strong coverage and CI/CD discipline
- Drive observability, performance, and reliability across backend and data systems
- Own services end-to-end — from schema and API design to deployment and monitoring
- Use modern cloud and automation practices (IaC tools like Terraform, containers, orchestration)
Requirements
- Strong experience in backend or data engineering
- Strong skills in Python and SQL
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and data warehouse design (using BigQuery or Snowflake)
- Solid engineering discipline — CI/CD, testing, microservices, and end-to-end ownership
- Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster) and observability practices
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- AWS
- GCP
- BigQuery
- Snowflake
- CI/CD
- Testing
- Microservices
- Terraform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Airflow
- Dagster
- API integrations
- Event-driven architectures
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Benefits
- Equity in Almedia
- Transport subsidy
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Language learning
- Urban Sports Club
About the Company
- Almedia is aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn.
- Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).
- We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products.
- We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.
- We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Almedia is an equal opportunity employer.
- We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
