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Senior Python Software Engineer

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5-10 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

14h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

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

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Python • 1+ yrs
FastAPI • 1+ yrs
aiohttp • 1+ yrs
Ruby • 1+ yrs
Docker • 1+ yrs
Kubernetes • 1+ yrs
SQL databases • 1+ yrs
Debugging • 1+ yrs
Testing • 1+ yrs
Performance optimization • 1+ yrs
Scalability • 1+ yrs
Code reviews • 1+ yrs
Ownership • 1+ yrs
Responsibility • 1+ yrs
Agility • 1+ yrs

Experience

5-10 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Software Engineering

Industries

Technology & IT

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Salary & Career Growth Plan

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBerlin, Germany
Work typeRemote
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

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, GermanyFull Time