Become a part of our developer team in Munich! We are currently looking for a talented and experienced backend developer with a strong background in web and backend technologies, including REST, GraphQL, Docker, SQL and HTML5. We place particular emphasis on extensive developer experience in Python. 100% remote work is possible. However it is essential for us that applicants live within Germany!

Key responsibilities

Work as a part of our backend team and be responsible for diverse and challenging backend development efforts
Design and implement robust and scalable services
Ensure high uptime and meet scalability needs
Write and maintain tests to improve software quality
Automate recurring tasks, help us simplify operations
Design and communicate new API features

Skills & Requirements

7+ years experience designing and writing backend applications
Experienced in at least 2 programming languages
Extensive development experience in Python. Bonus if you have worked on Java or C/C++ projects before.
Fan of coding principles and best practices
Extensive knowledge of web and backend technologies, esp asynchronous programming and caching
Extensive knowledge on relational databases, preferably MySQL
Experience with Docker. Knowledge of container-orchestration systems is a plus.
You are smart and adaptive, able to learn new technologies and get things done
Comfortable in an English-speaking work environment

About us

We spark passion for reading with the best app to discover (audio)books, an excellent reading and listening experience on different mobile devices, a fair price and an outstanding service. We focus on quality, speed and the needs of our customers.

Skoobe offers fast realisation of your ideas, space for open discussions, a goal-oriented work style and a supportive environment with flat hierarchies. You help to bring a global product forward and get free access to more books than you could ever read in your life. You get an iMac or Macbook Pro, or any other device you need to get your work done and we offer work-related trainings for your professional development. Our quiet and nicely collaborative open-plan office is located in the city center of Munich, close to a number of public transport options.

What's included?

Active team spirit - mutual support is a matter of fact
Flexible working hours, famliy-friendly working and fully remote work option (within Germany)
Recurring team events
Regular attendance at industry events and trade shows
Flat hierarchies and committed employee involvement in the entire team
German language class for international applicants

Data Protection

When you apply for this position you give us personal data about yourself like your name, contact information, CV and certificates. We use this personal data solely for the application process. We save and process your data strictly confidential according to general data protection guidelines. We automatically delete your application 6 month after hiring for this position. Until then we evaluate if your profile fits also other positions and would contact you in case of a match. By sending your application you explicitly agree that we save and process your data according to this paragraph. Of course, you are always entitled to withdraw your agreement and ask us to delete your data. In order to do so, please send an email to

Become part of our success!

If you have a passion for books as well as digital devices and want to become part of a young company in a traditional field, we are looking forward to receiving your application by e-mail!

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