Tech Lead DataBus (m/f/d) at shopware AG

• You bring proven experience as a Tech Lead, Solution Architect, or Senior Backend Engineer working on large-scale distributed systems.
• You have expertise in event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS.
• You bring strong backend development experience with Golang or similar languages in a cloud-native environment. Knowledge of PHP and Symfony is a plus, since this is the main language used in Shopware’s Core development.
• You also have cloud infrastructure expertise with AWS and hands-on experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• You bring experience in designing and scaling APIs (GraphQL, REST), focusing on performance and security.
• You have a strong DevOps mindset, with experience in CI/CD pipelines, high-availability deployments, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Understanding of commerce ecosystems and experience with ERP, PIM, or similar system integrations is a plus.
• You have the ability to balance hands-on coding with high-level architecture, strategic decision-making, and people management.
• You bring excellent problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges.

As a Tech Lead (Backend & DevOps) for our new DataBus project, you will be crucial in defining and implementing a scalable event-driven system enabling seamless integrations across ERP, PIM, CMS, and other commerce platforms.

You will be responsible for designing the system's architecture, ensuring high availability, and laying the foundation for a robust and secure infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic architectural decisions with active development while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams.

If you enjoy working on scalable distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth, innovative environment.

Your tasks:

• You define and implement a scalable Pub/Sub event-driven system that enables seamless integrations between commerce applications.
• You make high-level architectural decisions on data transformation models ("Esperanto"), API design, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• You set up and manage cloud environments (AWS) using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines).
• You ensure the system is resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant, capable of handling large data volumes efficiently.
• You implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT) and ensure GDPR compliance for secure data exchange.
• You work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to align technical implementation with business objectives.
• You support hiring and mentoring Backend Engineers, ensuring best practices in software development, observability, and deployment.
• You implement logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Datadog) to maintain system health and performance.

• Company Culture: Open culture with flat hierarchies, where individual initiative is encouraged.
• Employment Contracts: Permanent positions that offer long-term security.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for mobile work and full-remote contracts.
• Equipment: Freedom to choose your preferred work hardware.
• Onboarding: Well-structured onboarding with support from a personal "buddy."
• Work Environment: An inspiring environment with dedicated colleagues and a dynamic community.
• Development Opportunities: Diverse opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Additional Benefits: Attractive perks such as company pension plans, health programs, and regular team events.

... and much more!