Junior Python Developer

Location: Leipzig, Germany

Type: permanent; full time

About the company: The hiring company is one of Germany's leading online businesses and the largest comparison portal in the country. Every day, they provide thousands of customers with transparent comparisons of offers from several hundred tour operators, accessible through various devices, including apps, mobile, and desktop.

Join their team to develop innovative software solutions that enhance the experience of millions of users. Their commitment to clean code and state-of-the-art technologies will allow you to continuously expand your programming knowledge.

They are currently seeking a Junior Python Developer for their Leipzig office. Kick-start your career now with the perfect blend of an agile start-up environment and an established market leader!

• Working on exciting topics related to our travel comparison - from comparison results to booking routes to self-services in our customer area after booking. You will work closely with our front-end teams and external partners
• The new development of backend applications and maintenance of our overall architecture
• The implementation of innovative features in close collaboration with product management
• The expansion of our automated release process (continuous integration) and quality assurance (unit testing)
• The optimization and scaling of our system with regard to a service-oriented architecture

• A successfully completed IT degree (computer science, media informatics, business informatics, etc.) or training as an IT specialist (m/f/d)
• Good skills in Python development
• Initial knowledge of object-oriented programming with PHP and at least one relational database (e.g. MySQL) is an advantage
• Strong quality awareness, hands-on mentality, very good communication skills and the ability to work in a team as well as a high level of motivation
• Fluent German skills and good English skills round off your profile

• Attractive salary package, vouchers for their numerous products, a subsidized company pension scheme and a tax-free energy bonus
• Flexible working hours as well as workation (up to 2 weeks of mobile working from abroad) and individual time out (sabbatical) are possible
• Individual development and further training opportunities thanks to a broad training catalog and specialized personnel development for your career path
• Free selection of drinks, a muesli bar and fruit are a given for us!
• A workplace with modern equipment, including a laptop of your choice, two additional screens and height-adjustable tables, is available from the first day of work
• Get around well: thanks to the subsidized job bike / eBike or job ticket as well as the excellent transport connections, you can be at our central locations in no time
• We are also a great team outside of work: we organize joint sporting activities (football, yoga, back training, etc.) and celebrate legendary company and team events together!