Senior Python Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Develop product features from conception to deployment utilizing a Python backend, APIs, and a Vue.js/TypeScript frontend.

• Collaborate with Product Management to define the scope of product features.

• Contribute to the creation and enhancement of Checkmk’s AI assistant for intricate IT environments.

• Assess the application of AI coding tools like Claude Code in software development processes.

• Refine and transform significant portions of the codebase.

• Strategize incremental architectural modifications without affecting customer experience.

• Work alongside UX, QA, Security, Product Management, and other development teams.

• Engage in two-week sprints, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions.

• Persistently enhance development methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Python development.

• Proven experience in evolving and maintaining a large, enduring codebase.

• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and implement changes across teams.

• Skilled in designing web APIs.

• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.

• Familiarity with AI coding tools, including Claude Code.

• Proficient in business English, both written and spoken.

• Experience with Vue.js, React, or TypeScript is advantageous.

• Background in developing LLM-based features, such as agents and tool integrations, is a benefit.

• Interest in IT operations or monitoring is a plus.

• Enthusiasm for contributing to open-source software projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and family-oriented working arrangements in a secure environment.

• Workation: the chance to work for 6 weeks within the EU.

• Access to Wellpass sports and wellness programs with over 9,000 options available.

• Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and an office in Munich.

• A broad array of educational and training opportunities.

• Regular onsite events, including company outings, team-building activities, Checkmk Conference, and Conference After Party.

• Competitive salary package.

• A corporate culture that emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion.