Software Engineer Backend (f/m/d)

As Software Engineer at Spread Group you can expect exciting tasks reaching far beyond standard e-commerce solutions. Our platform is an exceptionally versatile system and poses exciting challenges to software architecture and development. In interdisciplinary teams, we work according to agile methods on the constant improvement of our platform that originated in Leipzig and is now a global success. Besides, Bwe develop individual tools for our internal departments – and we are always looking for reinforcement!

Our Tech Stack

• We use the JVM in the backend, and in addition to Java we also use Kotlin
• We rely on modern frameworks, libraries, and tools such as Spring Boot, Dropwizard, JUnit 5, Testcontainers, and IntelliJ IDEA
• We strive for well-tailored microservices and consider Self-Contained Systems to be a good architecture style
• We use Kubernetes, Kibana, Grafana, Rundeck, Docker…. not only as a stopgap in ads (really)
• We consider change to be a driving force in our development and are not afraid to question existing architectures
• Here you go for more insights into Spread Group’s Tech Stack

Your Profile

• You have a lot of enthusiasm for technology and modern trends in software development
• You don’t only see Java as an island, because you have already gained experience with the development on the JVM
• You have experience with distributed systems and their challenges
• You are familiar with the web, as well as HTTP and REST
• You want to deliver high quality software using CI, CD, automated tests, and clean code
• You like to try out new things and always want to expand your knowledge
• You like to work on solutions in a multidisciplinary team, and you are looking forward to learning from and with each other
• You have a good command of English and can communicate in English with your team colleagues on a day-today basis without any problems

We value diversity at Spread Group. We are proud of and continue to encourage the increasing diversity of our company culture and community. Your skills, talents, and experience are our focus no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or disability status.

We offer

• An eclectic company atmosphere in our headquarters in Leipzig, with colleagues from around the world
• 30 days of holiday, company pension plan and family friendly working options
• Flexible working times on a basis of trust with remote working options as well as part-time positions and sabbaticals
• Regular GAs, to communicate future plans and company goals in a transparent manner
• An in-depth onboarding program including the chance to visit production sites in Poland and the Czech Republic
• Regular team and company events, like hiking days, summer and Christmas parties as well as drinks on Fridays
• Options for using our company car, 50% discount off all our products as well as discount codes for family and friends
• Working with a scalable (microservice) architecture in the e-commerce environment
• An agile environment with cross-functional and self-organized teams of developers, product owners and designers
• No fixed release dates, but continuous delivery
• Inhouse software development – we are our own “customer”
• The opportunity to attend conferences and trying out new things in our Hacking Days
• Maximum freedom regarding the choice of your development environment
• Meet-a-Spreadster to find out more about being a Software Engineer at Spread Group
• You can find more insights into the Spread Group’s everyday life on kununu and Instagram

Interview Process

• Screening Call
• Coding Challenge
• Technical Interview
• Cultural Interview

About Spread Group

Wir machen seit 2002 Produkte personalisierbar. Das einstige Start-Up Spreadshirt ist heute eine von fünf D2C- und B2B-Marken der Spread Group. Neben dem Druck on-Demand bieten wir einzigartige Software as a Service (SaaS-Lösungen) an. Wir drucken ressourcenschonend an fünf firmeneigenen Standorten in den USA und Europa und versenden mit marktführender Geschwindigkeit in die ganze Welt. Von Anfang an leitet uns dieser Gedanke: Unsere Produkte und Services sind intuitiv, bringen Ideen zum Ausdruck und entfachen Begeisterung.