About the Role
As a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end software solutions that power our core products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, DevOps, etc.) to create high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications. You will also mentor junior team members, contribute to architectural decisions, and continuously improve development processes and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Architecture: Design robust, scalable software solutions from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.
Fullstack Development: Work across both frontend and backend stacks—writing clean, efficient, and testable code.
- Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, reviewing code, and driving improvements in coding standards.
- Collaboration: Partner with Product Management and UX to understand requirements and provide technical insight on feasibility and effort.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimize applications for speed and scalability, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Contribute to build and release processes, ensuring smooth and automated deployments and testing.
- Code Quality: Follow and enforce engineering best practices (testing, code reviews, documentation) to maintain a high standard of software quality.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate and resolve production issues, deploying bug fixes and enhancements as needed.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on fullstack or backend engineering.
Technical Skills:
Frontend: Proficient in one or more modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
Backend: Solid experience with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET).
Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and managing applications at scale.
CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with build tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
Version Control: Strong Git skills and a track record of contributing to large codebases.
Soft Skills & Attributes:
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.
Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality results.
Leadership qualities and desire to mentor less experienced developers.
Additional Considerations (Preferred, but not Required):
Experience with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP, SSL/TLS, etc.).
Previous experience in a senior or lead role.
About the Company
perspix.ai is a Karlsruhe-based AI company specializing in the development of tailor-made AI solutions. Our primary goal is to create systems that process requirement documents and data more efficiently, transparently, and sustainably. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and a deep understanding of our customers’ challenges to deliver smart automation and analysis tools. These solutions not only simplify complex processes but also help businesses operate in a resource-conserving and future-oriented manner.
At perspix.ai, we strive to make AI tangible for companies of all sizes, enabling them to benefit from data-driven insights and thrive in an increasingly digital world.