Senior Software Engineer (Python / Backend) (m / f / d)

About the role

We are  seeking  a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep Python  expertise  to join our engineering team. In this role, you will architect and develop robust backend systems and services that power our core products. You will lead the design of scalable  microservices  architectures, implement RESTful APIs, and work across the full development lifecycle from design to deployment. With a strong focus on backend development and complementary knowledge of DevOps practices, you will ensure our systems are reliable, performant, and maintainable. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and building production-grade software  at  scale.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Python
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and ensure proper API design, documentation, and versioning
• Build and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models for both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring solutions
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate backend services with user-facing applications
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement caching strategies
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural decision-making
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and promote best practices in software development and system design

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What we offer

About us

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.