Senior Software Engineer - BackEnd

About DQC

At DQC, we’re building agentic data quality software that fundamentally improves how organizations build and operate data systems. We are a fast-growing startup founded in 2022, headquartered in Munich, and remote-friendly.

Our DQC Platform sits at the intersection of backend systems, modern data stacks, and LLM-driven workflows. Engineers at DQC have real ownership and a direct impact on product direction and technical architecture.

In This Role, You Can Expect To

• Collaborate on a cross-functional team including backend, frontend, and product to deliver excellent customer experiences
• Own the full lifecycle of feature development, from architecture and design to production deployment
• Maintain and extend our multi-platform production application with data quality and data improvement features

You’re a Great Addition If You

• Have significant experience building and running production-grade software relied on by thousands of users
• Strive for quality through maintainable code and comprehensive testing
• Take ownership and responsibility for what you merge
• Communicate clearly, empathetically, and directly
• Are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn and grow with a fast-moving startup
• Are motivated by opportunities to take on responsibility quickly, shape the product and engineering culture, and grow alongside the company

You Should Apply If You Have

• 5+ years of professional experience delivering and operating production backend systems
• 3+ years of experience with Python and service-oriented or microservice architectures
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Proven ability to make technical decisions in complex systems, balancing scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Solid understanding of tools and processes that enable collaborative development (Git, code reviews, shared ownership)
• Practical experience and interest in using LLM coding assistants as part of your day-to-day workflow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• (plus) Experience with Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Kratos, Keto, AWS, Kubernetes
• (plus) Experience with large-scale data systems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• (plus) Worked with and follow the latest trends in LLMs like Sonnet, GPT, Qwen
• (plus) Experience in a fast-paced startup environment

Requirement: An EU work permit.

What We Offer

• Above-market compensation and virtual share program
• Structured onboarding
• Steep learning curve in a fast-growing AI startup
• Motivated colleagues, short decision paths, and a genuine startup atmosphere
• State-of-the-art office near other innovative startups
• Employee benefits, including EGYM Wellpass, fun company events, ...