[Hiring] Python Backend Engineer @Makersite GmbH

Role Description

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven Python Backend Engineers who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!

This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location. Successful applicants are required to be based in Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, London, or Porto.

• Help create functional requirements together with our customers.
• Collaborate with UX designers to develop and implement requirements.
• Build efficient data-powered REST APIs in Python.
• Build end-to-end data pipelines and AI models needed for your APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate with your APIs.
• Contribute to testing and bug fixes.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Python backend developer, ideally, 2+ years in a B2B environment.
• Comfortable speaking with customers clearly to understand requirements.
• Experience with Python frameworks (e.g., Flask, Bottle), Amazon Web Services (AWS) and REST.
• Solid understanding of databases and SQL, preferably graph databases.
• Experience building data pipelines with complex data.
• Experience with large, enterprise-grade applications.
• Located in Germany or Europe.
• A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value.
• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent).
• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development.
• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel.
• Save on your bicycle leasing through JobRad® - German-based employees.

Company Description

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation.