Your mission
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern frontend and backend frameworks.
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Implement micro-frontend architectures and integrate with distributed backend services.
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Build and consume RESTful APIs; ensure robust automated testing across the stack.
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Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
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Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement.
Your profile
Requirements:
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Strong experience with component-based frontend frameworks and typed languages (React, TypeScript, and modern frontend tooling)
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Proficiency in backend development with Python or similar languages; familiarity with both synchronous and asynchronous patterns.
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Solid Experience with Agentic Coding in a production setting
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Experience with containerization, orchestration, and cloud infrastructure.
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Solid understanding of micro-frontend and microservice architectures.
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Familiarity with automated testing, code quality tools, and collaborative workflows.
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Ability to work with both legacy and modern systems, and automate repetitive tasks.
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You can't imagine working without agile methods
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You care deeply about software craftsmanship, including clean code, TDD, and continuous delivery
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You actively practice the DevOps mindset
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English with at least B2 level, German is a big plus
Nice to Have:
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Proficiency in other languages (Kotlin, Go, Rust)
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Knowledge about CQRS/event sourcing pattern
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Experience with infrastructure automation and cloud platforms, and Infrastructure as Code
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Knowledge of educational technology or large scale SaaS platforms.
On Site Expectation:
Enjoy flexible hybrid work, with up to 2 remote days per week. You need a working permission in Germany by EU-Nationality or any other means and have to be willing to relocate if you don't live already in the Berlin area.
Why us?
At bettermarks, you help build a product with real educational impact, empowering students in grades 4--12 to succeed at school. Our mission: to make individualized support easier for teachers and to provide students with an intuitive and effective learning experience.
You can expect:
- An international team of developers, educators, mathematicians, and digital experts.
- A centrally located workplace in the heart of Kreuzberg with excellent public transport connections.
- Home office days and flexible working hours.
- Collaboration in an open team with flat hierarchies.
- 28 vacation days with additional 2 days (Xmas Eve and NY Eve) off
- Enjoy unlimited travels with our Employer-subsidized Germany Ticket (Deutschland Job Ticket) for nationwide public transport
- Stay healthy with our subsidized Urban Sports Club membership for fitness and wellbeing
- We offer a corporate pension schema
- Get corporate discounts on hundreds of products of top brands
