Software Engineer (all genders)

You as part of the tonies :

As a (Senior) Software Engineer within the Production Systems team at tonies, you will be pivotal in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our software applications.

Your role will involve working on high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems in both on-premise and cloud environments.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include :

Software Development :

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, high quality, and well tested code for our on-premise and cloud-based applications.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
• Independently take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and projects.

System Integration and Optimization :

• Integrate multiple systems and ensure they work seamlessly together, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Architect and implement complex RESTful APIs to foster integration and enhance functionality.
• Work closely with SREs and backend engineers to ensure system reliability and performance.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) :

• Develop and maintain CI / CD pipelines, automating the software delivery process.
• Collaborate with SREs to ensure consistent and reliable deployment of software applications.
• Lead initiatives in containerization and orchestration, ensuring seamless deployment and operation.

Quality Assurance :

• Design and maintain a comprehensive suite of automated tests, championing software quality and reliability.
• Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving complex software issues.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, SREs, QA, and project managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, sharing knowledge and contributing to team growth.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing :

• Create technical documentation for software designs, architectures, and processes.
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.

What we are looking for :

• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with significant expertise in Python, Django and related technologies.
• Proficiency in other programming languages like Go, or Rust is a plus.
• Experience in developing high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems and complex RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Linux environments including administration, deployments, and maintenance. (advanced experience with Debian is a plus)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Experience working with on-premise bare-metal systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong focus on delivering quality software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is a plus.

Why tonies?

• Global Teamwork : We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are : This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility : Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution of fifty Euros for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or as a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security : Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off : Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.

After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).

Flexible Working : Equipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility.

And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year with us.

• Continuous Learning : Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation : Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts : Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know :

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Charlotte Angerhausen

Junior Recruiter & HR Generalist

About us

tonies is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with more than 7 million Tonieboxes and 88 million Tonies sold.

The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach.

Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonies figurines in several languages.