Your creative fieldWe are looking for a full-time , permanent Lead Software Developer (all genders) based in Germany to start on 01.06.2026 . We live remote-first, but you have the freedom to choose whether you want to work hybrid or completely on-site due to your proximity to one of our locations.

You're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and helping teams build reliable, well-designed systems - someone who understands the big picture but is also happy to jump into the code when needed? We've got you.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our development teams and gradually get to know how we build software today – from our development structure to the architecture behind our systems. From there, your focus will be on helping the team tackle complex tasks, think through technical solutions, and design clean, well-defined APIs.

You’ll also be part of our Architecture Board, where technical decisions and architectural topics are discussed. A big part of your role will be making sure that the solutions we build follow our architectural principles and remain maintainable in the long run.

At the same time, you’ll act as a technical partner for the team. You’ll help colleagues break down complicated topics, support them when they run into tricky problems, and share your experience during code reviews and technical discussions. Mentoring and knowledge sharing are an important part of the role and should be something you actively enjoy.

In day-to-day work, you’ll collaborate with different teams to turn new product ideas and requirements into technical solutions. You’llhelp plan and estimate upcoming projects, lead technical refinement discussions, and keep an eye on the overall quality of what we build - from code quality and maintainability to security and performance.

You’ll also be someone the team can rely on when things get complicated: helping troubleshoot difficult issues, thinking through improvements to our architecture and identifying opportunities to make our systems better.

Finally, you’ll help onboard new developers, evaluate new tools when needed and contribute to creating an environment where good technical decisions and collaboration come naturally.

What convinces usYour personality, paired with:

Must-haves:
• At least five years experience in a similar role with leadership experience (Hosting industry is a plus)
• Strong experience with SQL databases and designing REST APIs
• Solid understanding of modern backend and frontend architectures and experience with frameworks such as NestJS, Spring Boot, Django, React, Angular or Svelte
• Experience working with event-driven systems as well as authentication and authorization concepts
• Strong focus on code quality, including writing testable code and automated tests
• Excellent communication skills in English and German and the ability to explain technical topics to developers and non-technical stakeholders
• Team-oriented mindset, reliability and a strong sense of ownership

Should-haves:
• Experience maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to handle complex situations, prioritize effectively and maintain a strong results orientation
• Interest in improving system performance, scalability and architecture

Nice-to-have:
• Interest in evaluating and introducing new tools or frameworks
• Experience working in scalable or high-growth system environments

We know that you may not currently meet all the requirements. But if you come to us with the right amount of commitment and enthusiasm, we can take off together and make a big difference.

Awesome ProspectsAt Contabo, we are in a constant state of change. Even through our strong growth, we always remain flexible, and everyone gets the opportunity to actively shape the future of Contabo and of our customers. With us, everyone can develop their full potential in an environment with flat hierarchies, freedom to organize their work and time, direct communication, an open feedback culture, and leave a footprint through creative co-design.

Plus, we offer further advantages:
• great freedom for your creative ideas
• ongoing professional and personal development opportunities in an innovative and technological environment
• a comprehensive induction with your colleagues by your side
• modern and convenientlylocatedworkplaces at our European locations
• Remote or hybrid working opportunities with the same technical equipment at home as in the office
• flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance
• 30-day vacationby default
• the possibility of working in our summer office in Mallorca, as well as from any EU country
• an extra day off to get involved in social activities as part of our Volunteer Day
• attractive conditions on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
• unforgettable moments at our company events and team events

How to reach usYou can reach Alina by phone at +49 (0) 89 244 106 7714 or by email at alina.peissl@contabo.de.

About us Contabo - High-quality Cloud Hosting Made in Germany!

As a leading infrastructure service provider in the field of cloud instances and dedicated servers, we have stood for first-class quality, reliability and favorable prices since our foundation in Munich in 2003. Meanwhile, more than 225,000 customers in over 190 countries trust our services.

We specialize in providing German quality to users worldwide, focusing on the stability and security of our data centers, the optimization of internal processes, and excellent customer support.

Become a part of our future-oriented company, which plays a significant role in the development of digital cloud hosting, and support us with your ideas and commitment.