Senior Python Software Engineer, Demand (all gender)

<p><strong>Distribusion</strong> is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="http://Booking.com">Booking.com</a>. </p><p style=";"></p><p>We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. Having grown 10x in the past year, we are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel. Backed by four leading VCs (TQ Ventures, Creandum, Northzone, and Lightrock), and now, following our recent $80 m Series C, we are ready to push beyond.</p><p style=";"></p><p>We are searching for a high-impact <strong>Senior Python Software Engineer</strong> to join our <strong><em>Demand Team</em></strong>. <span style="">The team plays a pivotal role in the Distribusion product, serving as the initial point of interaction for end customers. Consequently, the search experience is paramount for securing sales; it must be swift, offer optimal choices, and seamlessly guide the customer to complete the booking.</span></p><p style=";"></p><p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="">Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Develop and maintain backend services and APIs within a web project.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Successfully implement the backend of business-critical applications.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Debug, test, and optimise applications for performance and scalability.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Maintain a system</span><span style="color: #000000"> </span><span style="">uptime</span><span style="color: #000000"> </span><span style="">of at least 99.9%.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.</span></p></li></ul><p style=";"></p><p><strong>Workplace:</strong></p><p>Berlin &amp; Hybrid: HQ office in Berlin, where the team often meets.</p><p>Remote: We are a remote-first company with teams located around the Globe.</p><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="">You have:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="">Extensive Python experience (other languages, such as Ruby, are a plus)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Frameworks: </span><span style="">preferably FastAPI, aiohttp.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">Nice to have: full-stack experience, Docker, Kubernetes</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">General understanding of SQL databases, indexes and locks</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You are driven, ambitious, and willing to get hands-on in shaping the future of ground transportation travel.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You show ownership and responsibility for your problem space.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style=""><br />What you can expect:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="">You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!</span></p></li><li><p><span style="">We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.</span></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Our hiring team for this role:</strong><br />For any queries, please reach out to Lucia, your Talent Partner at <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" ---------- /></em></p><p><em>Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability, scalability and the most advanced technology? </em>Come join us!<br /></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>