Senior Cloud Software Engineer (Lead)
Hiring Locations: Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart
Salary: €70,000 - €85,000 + 17% bonus (up to €99,450 package)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Permanent
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity with one of our global leading clients. They are looking for a skilled cloud software engineer to join their Cloud Transformation & System Engineering team, supporting clients on their end-to-end cloud journeys.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
As a Senior Cloud Software Engineer, you will contribute across the entire lifecycle of client projects, from initiation through to go-live. You will play a key role in designing adaptable cloud architectures in agile environments, championing clean code principles, and continuously improving infrastructure.
- Develop innovative cloud-based solutions and advise on future-ready strategies
- Implement proof-of-concepts and diverse architectural solutions
- Establish and promote best practices for testability, maintainability, and scalability
- Share expertise and mentor development teams
- Actively contribute to tech communities, conferences, and meet-ups
Required Skills/Experience
- Degree in IT-related disciplines (e.g., Informatics, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent qualification/experience
- Proven experience in AWS, and Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- Skilled in microservices architecture, infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficient in CI/CD tools and practices (e.g. Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Linux/Unix Shell) and enterprise cloud deployments
- Practical knowledge of interface development and database technologies (e.g. SQL, data warehousing)
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Familiarity with machine learning libraries and NLP technologies
- Bilingual fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level)
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Benefits & Perks
- Access to training and ongoing education through structured development and in-house university programmes
- Structured career progression with global mobility and project-based rotation options
- Family-friendly work policies including flexible hours, mobile working, and caregiver support
- Health and wellness initiatives, including fitness partnerships and sponsored events
- Attractive benefits such as car/bike leasing, smartphones for personal use, and EU remote working options
- Inclusive company culture with active diversity and inclusion networks
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Steadman & Chase is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business.
