Senior Staff Engineer .NET (f/m/d)

What You'll Be Up To

• Designing scalable, reliable systems with a clear focus on maintainability and long-term sustainability.
• Driving architectural decisions, collaborating across teams to ensure solid system design and technical consistency.
• Guiding and mentoring other engineers by working through them and prioritizing team success over individual delivery.
• Proactively identifying technical improvements, system optimizations, and architectural opportunities---without waiting for someone to ask.
• Supporting engineering teams with self-service infrastructure and automation (AWS, Terraform).
• Ensuring platform reliability through best practices in monitoring, logging, and operational excellence.
• Participating in on-call rotations and supporting the team in resolving production issues with a calm, collaborative approach.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 8 years of experience in backend engineering, including at least a few years of technical leadership.
• Expert-level knowledge of C# (.NET) development and solid experience with PostgreSQL (or strong SQL proficiency).
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS (or other major cloud platforms).
• Strong background in designing and building distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• A practical, balanced mindset: you care deeply about quality but know when it's time to ship.
• Clear, concise communication skills---able to collaborate cross-functionally and explain complex ideas in simple terms.
• A proactive attitude: you don't wait for permission to improve things.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform), and containerization (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes).
• Bonus: Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus, not a must).

What We Offer

• A Diverse & International Team -- Work alongside passionate experts from various disciplines and backgrounds, fostering a truly global perspective.
• Flat Hierarchy & Flexible Structure -- Enjoy autonomy and ownership in an environment that values collaboration over rigid hierarchies.
• A Key Role in a Fast-Growing Startup -- Be part of one of the most promising international startups in the hospitality industry, right in the heart of Munich.
• Fair & Transparent Compensation -- Benefit from a clear peer review system and career progression plan designed to reward your growth.
• Flexible Working Style -- We support flexible hours and remote work, depending on the role.
• Engaging Team Events -- Join us for cocktail club nights, team dinners, meet-ups, and the legendary Oktoberfest celebrations!
• 30 Days of Vacation -- Recharge and enjoy a generous annual leave policy.
• Free Public Transportation in Munich -- We've got your commute covered!

How you make an impact joining Apaleo

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.