Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d)

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong foundation in OOP and comfort working with multiple programming languages, ideally incl. Java/Spring
• Current knowledge of AI tooling and best practices for software development
• Passion for clean, maintainable code with a strong understanding of SOLID principles
• Hands-on experience designing AWS-based systems, microservices with REST APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Focus on engineering quality through code reviews, testing, and test strategy improvement
• Responsibility for maintaining CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated software delivery
• Confident use of Git or similar version control systems in a collaborative environment
• Solid understanding of relational databases, data modelling, and SQL
• Familiarity with non-relational databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB
• Basic knowledge of web technologies and modern frontend frameworks, ideally Angular
• Proven collaboration in cross-functional teams with Product, UX, and Agile roles
• Extensive exposure to agile processes, particularly Scrum

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional, service-oriented team, working on extending and maintaining our Affiliate Marketing platform. You design and build reliable services by writing clean, secure, and well-tested code, following modern engineering best practices.

In this role, you have a significant impact on system efficiency, technical quality, and team effectiveness. You take ownership of meaningful challenges, balancing technical excellence and AI leadership with sustainable product and business needs, and contribute to a collaborative, agile way of working.

Your work plays a jey role in strengthening our billing and payments capabilities, directly supporting the business and our customers at scale.

• Work within a small, collaborative team using agile methodologies and practices
• Take ownership of applications across the full lifecycle, from design and implementation to operation
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and technical risks, helping shape technical direction and AI use.
• Solve real business problems by translating requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Support an effective agile way of working by helping facilitate team ceremonies and workshops
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day collaboration
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring service reliability and operational stability
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with local and remote colleagues and stakeholders

Whilst the above outlines the general expectations of the role, we expect this position to evolve over time, offering opportunities to gain deeper knowledge and experience within the online and affiliate marketing domain.

We do not expect candidates to tick all the boxes 100%. If there is anything missing or that you have not done before, do not shy away from applying. It simply means Awin might be a greater learning opportunity for you.

• Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
• Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid working model, designed to foster collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
• Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace at home.
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for a range of health, vision and dental treatments.
• Meal Vouchers: Daily support for your lunch expenses.
• Screen Working Glasses: We offer a subsidy towards the cost of glasses required for screen work.

In addition, you’ll benefit from our global offering, including health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and development via Awin Academy, and peer-to-peer recognition programmes.

Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.

Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why

Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.