Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/x)

Bonial International GmbH
Berlin Full-time 🌐 English
BI
Added to JobCollate: February 5, 2026

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Bonial is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain backend systems for their content publishing platform, with opportunities in AI-powered projects. The role involves leading architecture, driving modern engineering practices with Java/Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Job Description

bonial helps you save time, money and paper!We are a digital advertising partner for offline businesses - we support retailers in their marketing activities and help them find a new audience. Would you like to join and be a part of digitalisation of retail?Bonial is part of Axel Springer SE and is disrupting the retail landscape as the leading "Drive to Store" partner in Germany and France. Through our platforms "kaufDA" and "MeinProspekt" in Germany, and “Bonial” in France, we connect millions of users with their favorite shops and brands—driving real impact every single day.We are in the midst of an exciting growth phase, scaling fast and transforming the way people discover retail. At Bonial, we thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced environment fueled by motivated, results-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail, we’d love to meet you.bonial welcomes both full- and part-timers!IntroductionWe are looking for a motivated and creative Senior Backend Engineer to join one of our Content and Publishing teams. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and maintaining backend systems that enhance our content publishing platform. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to innovate and contribute to some AI-powered projects. If you enjoy collaborating across teams, solving real-world challenges with modern technologies, and continuously learning in a supportive environment, this is the ideal role for you.How you will have an impact at Bonial and within our team:Take a leading role in shaping the architecture and long-term evolution of our highly complex, distributed systemsDrive collaboration across teams within the Client Facing Platform product area, influencing technical and product decisions at scaleDrive the adoption of modern engineering practices using technologies such as Java/Spring, Docker, and KubernetesDesign, build, and operate resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS with TerraformContribute as a key member of a highly collaborative agile team, constantly raising the bar for engineering excellenceMentor other engineers, leading by example and fostering a culture of continuous learning and ownershipEmbody and actively promote the Bonial culture, making our principles a natural part of everyday professional life (insidebonial )What we are looking for:A strong end-to-end passion for building and operating business-critical servicesExtensive experience with Java/Spring, Kubernetes and AWS, in microservices and event-driven architecturesExperience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Camunda) is a plusThe autonomy to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality, production-ready codeThe ability to positively influence engineering culture, including ownership of essential practices such as maintaining up-to-date technical documentationStrong communication skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and solutions openly, constructively, and with respectA proactive, ownership-driven mindset, taking pride in both the quality and impact of your workA strong drive for continuous learning and a willingness to step outside your comfort zoneExperience with Extreme Programming (XP) practices such as incremental design, pairing, trunk-based development and continuous deployment, is a plusFluency in EnglishThese are ideal requirements. If you don’t meet every single one but bring strong potential and a growth mindset, we’d still love to hear from you.What We Offer:High growth story - Bonial is a high-growth and dynamic company with continuous potential into the future. We are a leading player and a driving force in an industry that is undergoing a massive and a once-in-a-lifetime shift from print to digital.Innovation & tech - we are a high-tech company focused on innovative technology, leveraging AI and other tools to maximize productivity and efficiency. We leverage these tools to continually enhance the performance of our company and our people, while driving results for our customers and users.Exciting environment for professional development - strong support for your professional development, backed-up by a feedback culture to help you identify your strengths and opportunities.Diversity - proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we aim to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to being a safe space regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender expression.Wellbeing - we believe mental health is as important as being fit. That's why we're giving you free access to nilo.health, a mental health app. In terms of physical training, other than our awesome gym in the office, we also cover part of the subscription to the Urban Sports Club. We can also offer you a corporate pension scheme so you don't have to worry about your retirement.Sustainability - together with our Green team, we offer you the opportunity to engage in projects that promote sustainability, environmental development and the impact that we make on our planet.Flexibility - Currently, we have a policy that allows for up to 20% mobile work, which can be conducted from anywhere within Germany, and the option to work from abroad. Additionally, we offer 28 days of holiday. You also get an extra day for each calendar year (up to 30 days) as well as other occasions (moving, working on a social project, etc).*Modern office - Zen Rooms where employees can pray, relax or simply have some quiet time; fully equipped gym in the office, and a roof terrace for amazing social events.Free lunch – whenever you’re at the office, we offer you different lunch options – and it’s all on us! Enjoy your lunch at a nearby restaurant that partners with us! Hot and cold drinks, fruit, regular varied and healthy breakfasts and other snacks at the office are, of course, always available for free for our employees.*Social Culture – which encourages people to start conversations, build relationships and participate together in the community through regular team events.Visa Sponsorship – we provide visa sponsorship for those of you who are eager to join us from outside of Germany.Partner for retail - we empower retailers to reach their customers in the most efficient and effective way possible. We see ourselves as a critical business partner for retail, and as highlighted in our Company Vision, we “Enrich local shopping for everyone. Everyday.”As part of the Axel Springer Group, we also align with the Axel Springer Essentials.If you think you could fit the bill, we'd love to hear from you!You can check out our bonial_people Instagram or read more about bonial culture and tech on Medium.*as per our current Works AgreementsFind more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

Full Description

bonial helps you save time, money and paper!We are a digital advertising partner for offline businesses - we support retailers in their marketing activities and help them find a new audience. Would you like to join and be a part of digitalisation of retail?Bonial is part of Axel Springer SE and is disrupting the retail landscape as the leading "Drive to Store" partner in Germany and France. Through our platforms "kaufDA" and "MeinProspekt" in Germany, and “Bonial” in France, we connect millions of users with their favorite shops and brands—driving real impact every single day.We are in the midst of an exciting growth phase, scaling fast and transforming the way people discover retail. At Bonial, we thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced environment fueled by motivated, results-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail, we’d love to meet you.bonial welcomes both full- and part-timers!IntroductionWe are looking for a motivated and creative Senior Backend Engineer to join one of our Content and Publishing teams. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and maintaining backend systems that enhance our content publishing platform. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to innovate and contribute to some AI-powered projects. If you enjoy collaborating across teams, solving real-world challenges with modern technologies, and continuously learning in a supportive environment, this is the ideal role for you.How you will have an impact at Bonial and within our team:Take a leading role in shaping the architecture and long-term evolution of our highly complex, distributed systemsDrive collaboration across teams within the Client Facing Platform product area, influencing technical and product decisions at scaleDrive the adoption of modern engineering practices using technologies such as Java/Spring, Docker, and KubernetesDesign, build, and operate resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS with TerraformContribute as a key member of a highly collaborative agile team, constantly raising the bar for engineering excellenceMentor other engineers, leading by example and fostering a culture of continuous learning and ownershipEmbody and actively promote the Bonial culture, making our principles a natural part of everyday professional life (insidebonial )What we are looking for:A strong end-to-end passion for building and operating business-critical servicesExtensive experience with Java/Spring, Kubernetes and AWS, in microservices and event-driven architecturesExperience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Camunda) is a plusThe autonomy to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality, production-ready codeThe ability to positively influence engineering culture, including ownership of essential practices such as maintaining up-to-date technical documentationStrong communication skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and solutions openly, constructively, and with respectA proactive, ownership-driven mindset, taking pride in both the quality and impact of your workA strong drive for continuous learning and a willingness to step outside your comfort zoneExperience with Extreme Programming (XP) practices such as incremental design, pairing, trunk-based development and continuous deployment, is a plusFluency in EnglishThese are ideal requirements. If you don’t meet every single one but bring strong potential and a growth mindset, we’d still love to hear from you.What We Offer:High growth story - Bonial is a high-growth and dynamic company with continuous potential into the future. We are a leading player and a driving force in an industry that is undergoing a massive and a once-in-a-lifetime shift from print to digital.Innovation & tech - we are a high-tech company focused on innovative technology, leveraging AI and other tools to maximize productivity and efficiency. We leverage these tools to continually enhance the performance of our company and our people, while driving results for our customers and users.Exciting environment for professional development - strong support for your professional development, backed-up by a feedback culture to help you identify your strengths and opportunities.Diversity - proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we aim to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to being a safe space regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender expression.Wellbeing - we believe mental health is as important as being fit. That's why we're giving you free access to nilo.health, a mental health app. In terms of physical training, other than our awesome gym in the office, we also cover part of the subscription to the Urban Sports Club. We can also offer you a corporate pension scheme so you don't have to worry about your retirement.Sustainability - together with our Green team, we offer you the opportunity to engage in projects that promote sustainability, environmental development and the impact that we make on our planet.Flexibility - Currently, we have a policy that allows for up to 20% mobile work, which can be conducted from anywhere within Germany, and the option to work from abroad. Additionally, we offer 28 days of holiday. You also get an extra day for each calendar year (up to 30 days) as well as other occasions (moving, working on a social project, etc).*Modern office - Zen Rooms where employees can pray, relax or simply have some quiet time; fully equipped gym in the office, and a roof terrace for amazing social events.Free lunch – whenever you’re at the office, we offer you different lunch options – and it’s all on us! Enjoy your lunch at a nearby restaurant that partners with us! Hot and cold drinks, fruit, regular varied and healthy breakfasts and other snacks at the office are, of course, always available for free for our employees.*Social Culture – which encourages people to start conversations, build relationships and participate together in the community through regular team events.Visa Sponsorship – we provide visa sponsorship for those of you who are eager to join us from outside of Germany.Partner for retail - we empower retailers to reach their customers in the most efficient and effective way possible. We see ourselves as a critical business partner for retail, and as highlighted in our Company Vision, we “Enrich local shopping for everyone. Everyday.”As part of the Axel Springer Group, we also align with the Axel Springer Essentials.If you think you could fit the bill, we'd love to hear from you!You can check out our bonial_people Instagram or read more about bonial culture and tech on Medium.*as per our current Works AgreementsFind more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

Required Skills

Information technology bachelor's degree