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Python Backend Engineer, Cloud Engineer
Location
Germany
Posted
86 days ago
Salary
€60K - €75K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Python Backend Engineer, Cloud Engineer
Wolkenmeister GmbH
• Development and enhancement of Python backends for complex cloud projects • Building infrastructure with Terraform (IaC) and utilizing modern AWS services • Testing, documentation, and working in an agile environment with Jira & user stories • Active collaboration with clients — you act as a consultant on an equal footing • Contributing to ongoing projects, including for a well-known OEM and an innovative AI startup • Optional: Mentoring working students or junior developers
Job Requirements
- Project experience with Python, AWS, and Terraform
- At least 2–3 years of relevant professional experience
- Self-responsibility and ownership
- Interest in AI/ML and innovative systems
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave
- Hardware of your choice
- Fully remote work with an office in Frankfurt
- Support for AWS certifications, online courses & personal development
- Up to 4 hours/week learning time by arrangement
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