Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)

Job DescriptionAt SIXT, we are engineering the future of mobility, one system at a time. As a Senior Backend Engineer in our Data Science Finance team, you will develop the systems that power the full financial risk steering cycle. This is a role where backend engineering meets real-world operations at scale, in a team that builds with purpose and moves with pace. If this sounds like your next move, apply now! YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You build ML powered systems together with Data Scientists and ML Engineers, from the first design session to the validated outcome in production, with one team working toward one goalYou understand the business and the processes to build solutions and not only write codeYou design and build robust backend services in Go that power the risk steering cycle and decision-making workflowsYou are responsible for designing, developing, and operating end-to-end distributed systems on the cloudYou participate in code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing and maintain documentationYou work on event-driven systems and keep yourself up to date with the latest technologies to help you create scalable and resilient softwareYOUR SKILLS MATTER Education You hold a B.Tech, B.E., or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related disciplineTech Stack You bring strong, production-proven experience in Go, plus confidence in at least one more language such as Python or JavaExperience You have 7+ years of experience working in sophisticated technology environments such as building cloud-native applications, solving scalability challenges, designing event-driven solutions, and good to have working experience in ML-powered productsCloud You have already designed or operated distributed systems and microservices architectures, with a clear understanding of the trade-offs that come with operating at scale, and experience working with cloud providers (AWS or similar)Tools & Systems You have good understanding of event-driven platforms, pub-sub and messaging using brokers such as Kafka, NSQ or RabbitMQMindset You have a product-oriented mindset and attention to detailTeam Spirit You act as a partner to Risk, Engineering, and Data Science; you challenge unclear framing, explain trade-offs in business terms, and communicate fluentlyWHAT WE OFFER Grow Further, Go Further Advance your skills and unlock your potential with our Education Assistance ProgramAI Excellence With Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, our own AI platform, you work with state-of-the-art AI tools from day one, with the freedom to try new technologies and use AI to work faster and smarterBalance Your Career Benefit from a hybrid work environment complemented by flexible working hoursFuel Your Day Great work deserves great fuel: enjoy meal benefits that keep you energised and ready to bring your A-gameYour Wellness Matters We are committed to your well-being through comprehensive insurance, wellness programs, health checkups, and fitness benefitsRecognition That Counts We create a culture of appreciation, rewarding your impact through referral incentives and loyalty perks as you grow with usGrowing Families, Growing Joy As your family grows, we are here to celebrate with a special newborn gift for your little one