Senior Python Software Engineer
Location
Berlin, Germany
Work type
Remote
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5-10 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
14h ago
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The Senior Python Software Engineer will develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Distribusion's ground transportation marketplace. This role involves writing clean, efficient Python code, optimizing applications for performance and scalability, and ensuring high system uptime within the Demand Team.
Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.
We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. Having grown 10x in the past year, we are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel. Backed by four leading VCs (TQ Ventures, Creandum, Northzone, and Lightrock), and now, following our recent $80 m Series C, we are ready to push beyond.
We are searching for a high-impact Senior Python Software Engineer to join our Demand Team. The team plays a pivotal role in the Distribusion product, serving as the initial point of interaction for end customers. Consequently, the search experience is paramount for securing sales; it must be swift, offer optimal choices, and seamlessly guide the customer to complete the booking.
What you will do:
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code.
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs within a web project.
Successfully implement the backend of business-critical applications.
Debug, test, and optimise applications for performance and scalability.
Maintain a system uptime of at least 99.9%.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
Workplace:
Berlin & Hybrid: HQ office in Berlin, where the team often meets.
Remote: We are a remote-first company with teams located around the Globe.
You have:
Extensive Python experience (other languages, such as Ruby, are a plus)
Frameworks: preferably FastAPI, aiohttp.
Nice to have: full-stack experience, Docker, Kubernetes
General understanding of SQL databases, indexes and locks
You are driven, ambitious, and willing to get hands-on in shaping the future of ground transportation travel.
You show ownership and responsibility for your problem space.
You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
What you can expect:
You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.
You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.
We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.
You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!
We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.
Our hiring team for this role: For any queries, please reach out to Lucia, your Talent Partner at talent@distribusion.com.
Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability, scalability and the most advanced technology? Come join us!
Updated 8h ago
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5-10 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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Company
Distribusion Technologies
Team size
Growing team
Location
Berlin, Germany
Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.
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Senior Python Software Engineer
Berlin, Germany • Full Time