Senior Kotlin Engineer (m/f/d) - at Flix
berlin, Berlin, Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

About the Role

  • Design and develop backend services in Kotlin and Spring Boot
  • Build and maintain REST APIs used by internal and external partners
  • Participate in architectural decisions and technical modernization initiatives
  • Improve observability, performance, and reliability of backend systems using DataDog
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes
  • Work in and contribute to an AI-native development environment — including AI-integrated code review automation and an internal Claude Code plugin marketplace covering engineering standards: Kotlin/Spring Boot conventions, architectural patterns, testing practices, database guidelines, and team-specific conventions.

About You

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience with JVM languages with at least 2 years of commercial experience with Kotlin
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot 
  • Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and distributed systems
  • Solid SQL knowledge and relational database design, including MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Sound software engineering fundamentals, clean code practices, and familiarity with ORM and persistence layers
  • Collaborative and pragmatic, comfortable working in cross-functional Agile teams
  • Preferred: AWS, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Kafka, Terraform, LLM integrations, RAG systems, AI product development, or legacy system migration experience

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!

What We Offer

  • Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family. 
  • Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year. 
  • Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life. 
  • Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members. 
  • Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills. 
  • Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career. 


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