Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Job Description

Project – the aim you’ll have

Industry & Brand Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce company specialized in fashion, shoes, accessories, beauty – i.e. retail / online fashion platform. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong cloud expertise — especially in AWS and Kubernetes — and the ability to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with solid engineering fundamentals, a hands-on development approach, and a passion for modern technologies. Knowledge of JavaScript will be an additional advantage.

Position – How You’ll Contribute

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Kotlin.
Build scalable, resilient cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, technical requirements, and implementation approaches.
Ensure high code quality through best engineering practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
Optimize system performance, reliability, and security across distributed environments.
Contribute to the design and evolution of microservices and cloud infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and drive root-cause analysis.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and propose improvements to enhance the platform.
(Nice to have) Integrate or collaborate on frontend or full-stack components using JavaScript when needed.

Qualifications

Expectations – the experience you nee

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java and Kotlin.
Proven experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.
Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and containerized application development.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and system design principles.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, and modern development workflows.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.
Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.
Openness to hybrid working (2 days a week from the Berlin office).

Additional Skills – The Edge You Have