Are you ready to shape the future of a dynamic company located in the heart of Berlin? Zenjob is seeking a Staff Engineer for our Platform Team, a technical leader with a keen eye for improving system reliability, scalability, and performance while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Situated in the vibrant city of Berlin, where cultural diversity meets technological advancement, our team operates on a hybrid work model, embracing a three-day in-office policy.

Zenjob is on the mission to become the digital staffing platform delivering companies best staffing experience with the highest flexibility and reliability, and workers the best choice and fair pay for side jobs. Our service is available in over 39 cities in Germany. Our growth financing round of $50 million (€45 million) from February 2022 is helping us to scale our platform and add new data-based automation features for our rapidly growing customer base.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in our organization. Your influence will extend to the future architecture of the Zenjob product, laying down the foundation for scalable and robust solutions. By spending time on hands-on coding, you'll build empathy and insight into the day-to-day challenges faced by our team, fostering an environment of understanding and mutual respect. You will also:

• Lead the development and deployment of scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of platform services
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and best practices, initiating change within our engineering organization that impacts the lives of all engineers.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Engage in hands-on coding to maintain a deep understanding of the codebase and the challenges faced by the team.

• A passion for leading and mentoring engineers, inspiring them to reach their full potential.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical issues for diverse stakeholders.
• A strong preference for industry-standard technologies, steering the team towards dependable and proven solutions
• Proficiency in working across various tech stacks, primarily focused on AWS and Java, with the capability to contribute to Frontend and Mobile development
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring clear and effective dialogue within the team and with external partners

At Zenjob, we blend the dynamism of a startup with the stability of an established player. Our office in Berlin is a hub of innovation, where around 60 talented individuals across Platform, IT, Data, and Product Development come together to make work meaningful and enjoyable. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, we aim to attract top talent from all walks of life, fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued.

If you're eager to make a tangible impact, guiding the technological trajectory of a leading company while nurturing a team of skilled engineers, Zenjob is your stage. This is more than a job; it's a journey of growth, innovation, and collective success.

• A supportive, open, and fun team that will have your back from day 1. 
• Twenty-eight days of vacation (increases based on tenure to up to 30 days), 1-day special leave paid for charity work, five days of paid educational leave, and the option of unpaid leave. 
• Hybrid work setup combining office & remote work (3 days from office, 2 days home), flexible working hours, bring your dog policy. 
• Ongoing focus on your personal development (annual development budget of EUR 750, mentoring opportunities, continuous career conversations)
• Mental Health support via Likeminded
• Monthly 30 EUR subsidy on Urban Sports Club, 25% discount on FitX gym membership
• Monthly 40 EUR credit for NAVIT- a sustainable mobility solution spanning public transport bike-sharing. 
• Tax-free meal allowance (saving EUR ~50 net per month!)
• Quarterly team get togethers, budget for employees birthdays, winter & summer parties plus regular cultural talks & events

If this sounds exciting to you, then we'd love to find out more about you! Apply and send in your application.

Meet Eric, our staff engineer 🧑‍💻at Zenjob - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4z6VOOgPkZ/?igsh=cTFtOWVoZWpqMzdn

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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to assessing every qualified person according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. It is not necessary to include your photo and age with your application.