atmio is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer to build and scale a platform that makes a tangible, positive impact on our planet. You will own critical features end-to-end, from idea to deployment, ensuring the system is robust, secure, and scalable. You'll work closely with customers to understand their needs and design effective solutions in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions.
What You'll Do
- Own and drive product features from ideation to deployment.
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure.
- Ensure operational stability by troubleshooting incidents and resolving issues.
- Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs.
- Actively contribute to team processes and foster a positive, collaborative work culture.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in the Django ecosystem, including Django Rest Framework, Django Tables, and Django Filters.
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Proven experience running Django-based applications on AWS, including services like Lambda, ECS, RDS, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to independently drive product features from concept to production.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Experience with HTMX.
- Experience with event-driven approaches and async task processing, such as via Celery.
- Familiarity with multi-tenancy architectures.
Technical Stack
- Backend: Django, Django Rest Framework, Django Tables, Django Filters, Celery
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTMX
- Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS), Terraform
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote Working: Work from hubs in Hamburg or Munich, or remote from Germany.
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible Working Hours.
- Mental Health Matters: Access 1:1 psychologist sessions and workshops through Bloom partnership.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated development budget to enhance skills and career.
- Stock Option Plan: Receive virtual stocks.
- Unite, Recharge, Celebrate: Join in-person team retreats.
- Explore Germany: Deutschlandticket for flexible public transportation access.
Work Mode
This role is based in Germany. You can work from our hubs in Hamburg or Munich, or fully remote from anywhere within the country.
atmio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


