Senior Java Backend Engineer - FlixTrain Operations Management System
City: Berlin
Department: IT & Engineering
Recruiter: Maryna Bezuhla
At Flix, we offer a tech-driven environment where innovation meets real-world impact, with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and ownership.
Our team is dedicated to automating and streamlining FlixTrain's operations. We're building tools that will make it easier for internal users to manage the fleet effectively, with the goal of reducing manual processes and increasing productivity. Joining us is a chance to be part of a team that is on a mission to shape the future of train mobility.
Last year, first development team dedicated to FlixTrain was formed, and they successfully delivered first set of products, making a significant impact on our operations. Their achievements have set a high standard, and we are now ready to scale our efforts by creating a second team of exceptional developers.
If you're driven by innovation, passionate about automation, and yearn to contribute to an outstanding customer experience, let’s take this journey together.
Our Tech Stack: Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Kafka, MySQL (RDS), MongoDB (DocumentDB), AWS, Docker, Gitlab CI, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog
About the Role
- You will be part of a self-organized, cross-functional distributed team owning a set of products and will hence directly contribute to the success of the business
- You and your team will place our users at the center when developing solutions together
- You drive the development process using an Agile environment
- You will be able to design new products from scratch and frequently deliver new versions of existing products, using continuous integration and automation
- You will work with and learn how to use cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Lead technical decisions inside and across teams to improve technical excellence through lateral leadership
- Be a mentor and coach for your colleagues
About You
- 5+ years experience working as a Backend Java Engineer
- Experience with distributed systems development: Spring / Spring Boot, Kafka, MySQL / Postgres (RDS), Redis (Elasticache), MongoDB (DocumentDB), SQS/SNS, S3, ElasticSearch, etc.
- Upper-intermediate level of English or higher
- You enjoy working within an agile setup
- DevOps / infrastructure experience: Kubernetes, Docker, Gitlab CI, AWS, Terraform, Datadog etc
Nice to have:
- Data Engineering skills: ETL, Snowflake, etc.
- You've worked with distributed teams before
We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!
What We Offer
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career
Why Join Flix?
At Flix, we empower our teams to push boundaries and shape the future of mobility. As we continue to scale globally, we harness cutting-edge technology to make mobility smarter, more sustainable, and more affordable.
If you’re looking for a place where you can drive change and redefine how millions of people travel, Flix is the place where you can lead your journey!
